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Waterbury, Connecticut

city · New Haven County

At a glance

114,869
Population
$208,500
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$287,970
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,225/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$51,886
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
28 min
Average commute
85.3%
Homes with broadband
64.05%
Locations with fiber available
9.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities29% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost3% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates80.8%
College graduates17.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Waterbury Economic Development
The Waterbury Development Corporation is the City of Waterbury’s designated non-profit economic and community organization. It was founded as a partnership of the public and private sectors to help the City of Waterbury, its businesses, and its residents revitalize their city, stimulate and support economic development, promote investment in education, rehabilitate and maintain the city’s housing stock, eliminate urban blight and decay, manage construction projects, and improve the overall quality of life.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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