Naugatuck, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
31,634 Population 1,931/sq mi density
$92,184 Median Income $43,163 per capita
$241,600 Home Value $353,857 Zillow
$1,309 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
50 Violent Crime/100K 1,027 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$92,184 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,600 home value, $1,309/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Naugatuck, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,184
23% above
$43,163 per capita
Home Value
$241,600
14% below
Zillow: $353,857
Median Rent
$1,309/mo
13% above
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
1,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
4% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Naugatuck Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Naugatuck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Home Value
86%
Rent
113%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Naugatuck a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Naugatuck residents earn a median household income of $92,184 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,163. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,526 business establishments, including 904 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Naugatuck is $241,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,857. Median rent is $1,309/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Naugatuck reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,027/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.4% of adults in Naugatuck hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Naugatuck has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,634
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,931/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,184
Per Capita$43,163
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$33,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,600
Rent$1,309
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$353,857
Housing Units12,815
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property1,027/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary50/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation220 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.9%
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Did You Know?

Naugatuck was founded in 1701.
The median home in Naugatuck was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
17.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 904 restaurants in the area.