At a Glance
Median Income
$151,389
$68,249 per capita
Home Value
$292,500
Zillow: $518,334
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
9.7% smoking rate
How Waterbury Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterbury Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waterbury Center a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waterbury Center residents earn a median household income of $151,389 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,249. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterbury Center is $292,500 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $518,334. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
49.0% of adults in Waterbury Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterbury Center has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$151,389
Per Capita$68,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$292,500
Rent
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$518,334
Housing Units178
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation650 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.0%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Waterbury Center was built in 1947.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.