Waterford, CT

Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · Norwich-New London-Willimantic Metro

Waterford is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 3,496. Residents earn $75,968 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

3,496 Population 1,850/sq mi density

$75,968 Median Income $44,756 per capita

$245,600 Home Value $404,290 Zillow

$1,618 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

43 Violent Crime/100K 1,005 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$75,968 median income, 4.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$245,600 home value, $1,618/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

43 violent crimes/100K (89% below avg)

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $75,968

1% higher than US avg

Home Value $245,600

13% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 43/100K

89% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.5%

24% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,618

39% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.5%

1% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.8%

33% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.7%

86% lower than US avg

How Waterford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,496

Median Age45.7 yrs

Density1,850/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 77%

Veterans9.3%

Economy

Median Income$75,968

Per Capita$44,756

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty1.7%

County GDP$24,087M

Commute30 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$245,600

Rent$1,618

Ownership68.6%

Zillow$404,290

Housing Units1,589

Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

Violent43/100K

Property1,005/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault16/100K

Burglary53/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%

Uninsured8.9%

Smoking11.1%

Depression24.5%

Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain39.3 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation93 ft (28 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.5%

High School+95.5%

Graduate+11.5%

School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%

Commute30 min

Broadband91.0%

EV Stations1

Libraries23

Is Waterford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waterford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Waterford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waterford is $75,968, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waterford is $245,600, 13% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,618 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Waterford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 43 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,005 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Waterford has a population of 3,496 with a density of 1,850 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.3% female and 46.7% male. The city is predominantly White (76.9%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 8.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.1% of residents, while 7.9% speak Spanish. 9.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 18.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 98.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,496

Total Population

1,850

People / sq mi

45.7yrs

Median Age

17% above US avg

1.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%

Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Waterford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.1%

17% above US avg

Spanish 7.9%

41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waterford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waterford is $75,968, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,756 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,356. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 6.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Waterford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$75,968
	1% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$44,756
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,356
IRS Avg AGI	$82,337
Gini Index	0.436 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.8%
	33% above US avg
Poverty Rate	1.7%
	86% below US avg
Establishments (County)	9,101
County GDP	$24,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants	773
Healthcare	870
Retail	963
Manufacturing	165

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,070
	102% above US avg
Cost of Living	103.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.1 min
Drive Alone	82.0%
Public Transit	0.9%
Work from Home	6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Waterford is $245,600, 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $404,290, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.5% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,618 (39% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,590 for a one-bedroom to $1,955 for a two-bedroom apartment. 68.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,589 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1968. The average annual property tax is $7,070 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$245,600
	13% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$404,290
Median List Price	$280,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$280,000
$/Sq Ft	$147
Homes Sold	3
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.5%
Price Drops	14.3%
Inventory	7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,618
	39% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,033
Rent Burden	27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,351
1 Bedroom	$1,590
2 Bedrooms	$1,955
3 Bedrooms	$2,415
4 Bedrooms	$2,824

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	68.6%
Owner-Occupied	68.6%
Renter-Occupied	31.4%
Housing Units	1,589
Median Year Built	1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,070
	102% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.88%

In Waterford, 32.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.0% of residents. 30.6% have high blood pressure. 11.1% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 16.7% report binge drinking. 25.2% are physically inactive. 24.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 88.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

Health Metrics: Waterford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.5%
	1% above US avg
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart Disease	5.0%
High Blood Pressure	30.6%
Asthma	12.0%
COPD	5.5%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.1%
	21% below US avg
Binge Drinking	16.7%
Physical Inactivity	25.2%
Depression	24.5%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	12.8%
Short Sleep	36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.3%
Uninsured	8.9%
	3% above US avg
Mental Health	1:191
Checkup Rate	79.0%
Dental Visits	73.1%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access	88.3%
Healthcare Facilities	870

Waterford has a violent crime rate of 43 per 100,000 residents, 89% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 16.0 per 100,000, robbery at 5.3, rape at 21.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,005 per 100,000, 49% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 925, burglary at 53, vehicle theft at 27 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Waterford receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Waterford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	42.5/100K
	89% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	21.3/100K
Robbery	5.3/100K
Assault	16.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,004.7/100K
	49% below US avg
Burglary	53.2/100K
Theft	924.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	26.6/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents	256
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 93 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.4°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	93 ft (28 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	1,850/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3463°N, 72.1293°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest Airport	Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"

3% above US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.8 / 100
Community Resilience	86.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 9, 2019.

Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	112 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	113 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	102 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	49 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	83 km
Apr 9, 2019	63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York	M3.0	106 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	125 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	40 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	146 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	145 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	129 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	31 km
Jan 13, 2015	2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut	M2.6	49 km
Apr 22, 1996	3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts	M2.6	96 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	126 km
Jun 7, 2002	3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts	M2.5	102 km
Jan 23, 1990	3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts	M2.5	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	237 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	241 km
1996	Edouard	Category 1	288 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	47 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	83 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

159 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 924 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	64 km	0
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	74 km	3
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	98 km	3
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	80 km	0
May 24, 1962	EF3	86 km	1
May 10, 1954	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	96 km	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF3	40 km	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	68 km	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	97 km	0
Aug 8, 1999	EF2	51 km	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	80 km	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	87 km	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	74 km	0
Jul 5, 1984	EF2	77 km	0
Jul 24, 1975	EF2	95 km	0
Sep 18, 1973	EF2	70 km	0
Sep 6, 1973	EF2	61 km	0
Aug 31, 1973	EF2	66 km	0
Jun 12, 1973	EF2	88 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	102 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRESCENT BOW FIRE (1,068 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	CRESCENT BOW FIRE	1,068	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	4.3 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
March	37°F (3°C)	4.4 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	4.1 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	4.4 in

Waterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.5").

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Waterford is located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.6% of the vote, a 13-point margin. 91.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 23 public libraries serving the community. 870 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.6%

D 55.6%

Winner: Democrat by 13 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents	256
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.5%
	24% below US avg
High School+	95.5%
Graduate Degree+	11.5%
School Test Score	6.10

B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,850/sq mi
Total Area	1.9 sq mi
County	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

Services

Broadband Access	91.0%
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	23
Healthcare Facilities	870
Restaurants	773
Retail Stores	963

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.1 min
Drive Alone	82.0%
Public Transit	0.9%
Work from Home	6.0%

Average costs for common services in Waterford. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit	$363 ($207–$570)
Urgent Care Visit	$207 ($104–$363)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,279 ($829–$5,180)
Dental Cleaning	$135 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling	$259 ($155–$414)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$311 ($155–$518)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$622 ($414–$1,036)
Battery Replacement	$207 ($104–$363)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$104 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair	$414 ($155–$829)
HVAC System Install	$7,252 ($4,144–$12,432)
Roof Repair	$1,036 ($414–$2,072)
Roof Replacement	$9,324 ($5,698–$15,540)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,554 ($518–$3,626)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,540 ($5,180–$31,080)
DUI Defense	$5,180 ($2,072–$10,360)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,554 ($829–$3,108)
Will Preparation	$518 ($207–$1,036)
Trust Preparation	$2,590 ($1,036–$5,180)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31–$104)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($78–$259)
Manicure	$26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$83 ($52–$135)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.25 ($3.11–$5.70)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.63 ($2.59–$5.18)
Loaf of Bread	$3.94 ($2.59–$5.70)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.66 ($3.11–$6.73)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.70 ($4.14–$7.77)
Rice (per lb)	$1.04 ($0.62–$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$73 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$73 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$73 ($41–$104)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$104)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52–$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$207 ($78–$518)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,072 ($1,243–$3,626)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$73 ($31–$135)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.29–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$104 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($16–$78)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,243 ($622–$2,590)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,036 ($518–$2,072)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$414 ($207–$725)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26–$104)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,036 ($414–$2,590)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,950 ($5,180–$31,080)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31–$104)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$104 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31–$104)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$311 ($155–$518)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$207 ($104–$414)

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Top Industries in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	21,157	215	$107,050	2.03
Health Care & Social Assistance	20,000	1,607	$63,680	1.10
Retail Trade	14,038	1,033	$39,756	1.11
Accommodation & Food Services	12,571	812	$30,394	1.09
Professional & Technical Services	5,419	1,112	$117,623	0.61
Administrative & Waste Services	3,695	542	$54,285	0.49
Construction	3,537	655	$83,339	0.53
Other Services	2,867	803	$41,498	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	2,676	143	$63,426	0.50
Educational Services	2,674	143	$55,915	1.02
Wholesale Trade	2,566	449	$105,566	0.51
Arts & Entertainment	2,016	154	$42,356	0.94
Finance & Insurance	1,667	348	$115,360	0.32
Information & Technology	1,259	217	$92,708	0.53
Agriculture & Forestry	1,147	68	$57,639	1.12
Utilities	1,073	18	$159,868	2.22
Real Estate	885	264	$63,232	0.45
Management of Companies	737	66	$127,915	0.34
Mining & Oil/Gas	68	6	$70,282	0.14
Unclassified	11	31	$109,995	0.06

Schools in Waterford

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Waterford High School	High	735	65	11.3:1
Clark Lane Middle School	Middle	549	42	13.1:1
The Friendship School	Elementary	484	34	14.2:1
Great Neck Elementary School	Elementary	313	28	11.2:1
Oswegatchie Elementary School	Elementary	291	27	10.8:1

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Radio Stations near Waterford

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
100.3 The Beat	—	AAC 24 kbps
100.1 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
93.3 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
102.3 The Beat	pop, top 40	AAC
105.3 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
WLNG	—	MP3 128 kbps
Tripping Tree	jazz, jazz fusion	MP3 64 kbps
United FM Radio	metal, rock	MP3 192 kbps
92.1 The Beat	hip hop	AAC
94.1 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
The beat 92.5 (CA)	—	UNKNOWN
The Beat - Alternative Rock Revolution Headquarters	90s alternative, alternative	MP3 128 kbps
99.9 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC+ 32 kbps
The Beat - Dance Hits	electronic	MP3 128 kbps
106.7 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
98.7 WNLC	classic rock	AAC+ 32 kbps

National Parks Near Waterford

240 national parks and monuments found near Waterford.

Park	Type	Fee
Air Line State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section)	State Park	Free
Alton Pond Fishing Access	State Park	Free
American Shakespeare State Park	State Park	Free
Amsterdam Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Angle Tree Monument Reservation	State Park	Free
Arcadia Developments (Beach Pond)	State Park	Free
Arcadia Management Area	State Park	Free
Arcadia Management Area	State Park	Free
Ashland State Park	State Park	Free
Beaver Brook State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Beavertail	State Park	Free
Beckett Hill State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Bellevue Hill Reservation	State Park	Free
Bertha K. Russel Preserve	State Park	Free
Bigelow Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Black Hut Management Area	State Park	Free
Black Regiment Memorial Park	State Park	Free
Black Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River	State Park	Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River Bikeway	State Park	Free
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Block Island	State Park	Free
Blow Hole State Park	State Park	Free
Bluff Point State Park	State Park	Free
Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Borderland State Park	State Park	Free
Boyden Park	State Park	Free
Bradford Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Brenton Point State Park	State Park	Free
Bristol Blake State Reservation	State Park	Free
Brookhaven State Park	State Park	Free
Burlingame	State Park	Free
Burr Pond State Park	State Park	Free
C.M. Gardner State Park	State Park	Free
Callahan State Park	State Park	Free
Camp Hero State Park	State Park	Free
Centre Street Ii	State Park	Free
Centre Street Iv	State Park	Free
Charles Island	State Park	Free
Charles River Reservation	State Park	Free
Charlestown Breachway	State Park	Free
Chicopee Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Cochituate State Park	State Park	Free
Cocumcussoc	State Park	Free
Colt State Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Correia	State Park	Free
Cutler Park Reservation	State Park	Free
Dean Parkway	State Park	Free
Devils Foot Rock	State Park	Free
Devils Hopyard State Park	State Park	Free
Diamond Hill	State Park	Free
Dinosaur State Park	State Park	Free
Durfee	State Park	Free
East Bay Bikepath	State Park	Free
East Beach	State Park	Free
East Beach	State Park	Free
Elm Bank Reservation	State Park	Free
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital Donation	State Park	Free
Fall River Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Farm River State Park	State Park	Free
Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Fire Island National Seashore	National Seashore	Free
Fisherman's	State Park	Free
Fort Adams	State Park	Free
Fort Ninigret	State Park	Free
Fort Trumbull State Park	State Park	Free
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Gaudette	State Park	Free
Gay City State Park	State Park	Free
George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
George Washington	State Park	Free
George Washington Picnic Grove	State Park	Free
Gillette Castle State Park	State Park	Free
Goddard Park	State Park	Free
Gull Cove Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Haddam Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Haley Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Hammonasset Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hammond Pond Reservation	State Park	Free
Hampton Ponds State Park	State Park	Free
Hannah Robinson Tower	State Park	Free
Harkness Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Harrisville Pond Fising Access	State Park	Free
Higganum Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
Hither Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Hither Woods	State Park	Free
Holyoke Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Hop River State Park	State Park	Free
Hop River State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Hopemead State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Hopeville Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Hopkinton State Park	State Park	Free
Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Hurd State Park	State Park	Free
Indian Lake Fishing Access	State Park	Free
J.A. Skinner State Park	State Park	Free
Jamestown	State Park	Free
John L. Curran Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Johnston Historical	State Park	Free
Keech Pond Access	State Park	Free
Killingly Pond State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Kings Beach Access	State Park	Free
Lake Lorraine State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Tiogue Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Larkin State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Lehigh Grove	State Park	Free
Lincoln Woods	State Park	Free
Lincoln Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Locustville Pond	State Park	Free
Longmeadow Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Machimoodus State Park	State Park	Free
Mashamoquet Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Medfield Charles River State Reservation	State Park	Free
Meshanticut Park	State Park	Free
Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Minnie Island State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Misquamicut State Beach	State Park	Free
Montauk Downs State Park	State Park	Free
Montauk Point State Park	State Park	Free
Moore State Park	State Park	Free
Moosup Valley State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Mooween State Park	State Park	Free
Mother Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Mount Holyoke Range State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Tom State Reservation	State Park	Free
Mowry Pond	State Park	Free
Napeague State Park	State Park	Free
Narragansett Parkway	State Park	Free
Narrow River Fishing Access	State Park	Free
New England National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Old Furnace State Park	State Park	Free
Orient Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Osbornedale State Park	State Park	Free
Pallozi Farm	State Park	Free
Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake)	State Park	Free
Passeonkquis Cove Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Pawcatuck River	State Park	Free
Penwood State Park	State Park	Free
Pink House Cove Ice Fishing	State Park	Free
Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Ponagansett River Corridor	State Park	Free
Potowomut Pond Access	State Park	Free
Purgatory Chasm	State Park	Free
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation	State Park	Free
Quaddick State Park	State Park	Free
Queens Forth Historic Site	State Park	Free
Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Quinnipiac River State Park	State Park	Free
Quinsigamond State Park	State Park	Free
Red Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
Riverdale Park	State Park	Free
Robinson State Park	State Park	Free
Rockville Management Area	State Park	Free
Rocky Neck State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Point	State Park	Free
Roger Wheeler State Beach	State Park	Free
Roger Williams National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Ronci	State Park	Free
Ross Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Rte 102 Picnic Grove	State Park	Free
Sag Harbor Golf Course State Park	State Park	Free
Sakonnet Harbor Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Salt Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Salters Grove	State Park	Free
Salty Brine State Beach	State Park	Free
Sayles Finishing	State Park	Free
Scantic River State Park	State Park	Free
Scarborough Beach	State Park	Free
Scarborough State Beach	State Park	Free
Schofield Park	State Park	Free
Seaside State Park	State Park	Free
Sefsick	State Park	Free
Selden Neck Island State Park	State Park	Free
Selden Neck State Park	State Park	Free
Shadmoor State Park	State Park	Free
Shady Lea	State Park	Free
Silver Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Silver Spring Lake Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Slatersville Pond	State Park	Free
Sleeping Giant State Park	State Park	Free
Smith & Sayles Reservoir Access	State Park	Free
Snake Den State Park	State Park	Free
South Main Street Park	State Park	Free
South Shore Management Area	State Park	Free
Southeast Light	State Park	Free
Springfield Armory National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Stafford Pond Access	State Park	Free
State Beach	State Park	Free
State House grounds	State Park	Free
State Park	State Park	Free
State Pier 1	State Park	Free
State Pier No. 5	State Park	Free
Stephen Hopkins	State Park	Free
Stillhouse Cove Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Stony Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Stratton Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Sunny Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Talcott Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Tarbox	State Park	Free
Teddys Beach	State Park	Free
Tefft	State Park	Free
Ten Mile River	State Park	Free
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Town Boat House	State Park	Free
Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Union Pond Fishermans Access	State Park	Free
Vfw Parkway	State Park	Free
Wadsworth Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Wakefield Pond Access Area	State Park	Free
Weekapaug Fishing Area/Breachway	State Park	Free
Wells State Park	State Park	Free
Wells State Park	State Park	Free
West Rock Ridge State Park	State Park	Free
West Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Wildwood State Park	State Park	Free
Wilson Mountain Reservation	State Park	Free
Wilson Reservoir	State Park	Free
Windsor Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Wood/Pawcatuck Access Area	State Park	Free
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Waterford

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	3,075	$59,886
2015	2,948	$50,250
2017	2,785	$45,884
2019	3,008	$56,181
2021	3,061	$67,333
2023	3,496	$75,968

Museums in Waterford

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		8604395020	$151,000,000
CUMMINGS ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		8604471911	$151,000,000
SENECA FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$26,299,675
MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8605720711	$17,434,817
MONTE CRISTO COTTAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM	325 PEQUOT AVENUEN	8604430051	$6,976,153
DENISON PEQUOTSEPOS NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		8605361216	$3,201,817
NORWICH FREE ACADEMY FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		8604255560	$3,104,222
LYME HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8604345542	$2,174,388
MYSTIC ART ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		8605367601	$960,303
HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		6317887239	$637,259
HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		6317887239	$637,259
LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM STONINGTON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8605351440	$507,205
STONINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	40 PALMER STREET	8605358445	$507,205
AVERY-COPP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$461,649
SUBMARINE FORCE LIBRARY & MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1 CRYSTAL LAKE RD	8604480893	$439,193
OYSTERPONDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1555 VILLAGE LN	6313232480	$310,087
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		8606911111	$281,389
U.S. COAST GUARD MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	15 MOHEGAN AVENUE	8604448511	$212,027
NEW LONDON MARITIME SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8602354829	$203,336
OLD LYME HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2 LIBRARY LANE	8604340684	$195,007
DNA EPICENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	33 GALLOWS LANE	8604420391	$187,835
DENISON HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8605369248	$153,858
NEW LONDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8604431209	$140,536
PROMARE	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	PO BOX 450	7139836988	$127,965
OLD SAYBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	350 MAIN ST	8603882622	$126,539
AVERY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	POQUONNOCK RD	8604469257	$47,086
NORWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	307 MAIN ST	8608861776	$23,947
ALLEGRA FARM HORSE & CARRIAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM	69 TOWN RD	8605378861
ANTIQUE CARRIAGE AND SLEIGH MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
BLUE SLOPE COUNTRY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8603773740
BURNETTS CORNERS PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COLCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8605374230
COLCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 LINWOOD AVE	8605374230
DENISON HOMESTEAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8605369248
EAST END MARITIME INSTITUTE	GENERAL MUSEUM	103 THIRD ST	6314772100
EAST END SEAPORT MARITIME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6314772100
EAST LYME HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	228 W MAIN ST	8607396070
FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	96 LYME ST
FULL SEA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 354
GROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	172 MAIN ST	9784480092
GUNS OF NORWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HARKNESS MEMORIAL STATE PARK	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	275 GREAT NECK ROAD
JOHN KELLEY MEMORIAL FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8609417683
LEDYARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8608861776
LEFFINGWELL HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8608899440
LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		8604432545
LYME PUBLIC HALL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	249 HAMBURG RD	8604346115
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	110 PEQUOT TRL	8603966800
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		8603967034
MCCOURT MEMORIAL GARDEN IN MEMORY OF SEPT 11TH VICTIMS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	625 WILLIAMS STREET	8602450158
MYSTIC AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	55 COOGAN BLVD	8605725955
MYSTIC RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	74 HIGH ST	8605364779
NOANK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 9454	8605363021
NORWICH HERITAGE TRUST IN	GENERAL MUSEUM	THE GUILDHALL GAOL HILL
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	409 MAIN STREET
PRESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PRIMAR FARBE GALERIE	GENERAL MUSEUM		8604420100
SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8608593510
SCIENCE CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8604420391
SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
STANTON-DAVIS HOMESTEAD MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
STIRLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6314773026
TANTAQUIDGEON INDIAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8608480594
TANTAQUIDGEON MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
THOMAS AVERY HOUSE (SMITH-HARRIS HOUSE)	GENERAL MUSEUM
TREWORGY PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	75 GREENMANVILLE AVE
U.S. NAVY SUBMARINE FORCE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8003430079
WATERFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1740 JORDAN SCHOOLHOUSE	8604422707

Libraries in Waterford

Name	Address	Annual Visits
GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	52 NEWTOWN ROAD, ROUTE 117	218,718
WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY	49 ROPE FERRY RD.	178,871
OTIS LIBRARY	261 MAIN ST.	157,121
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW LONDON	63 HUNTINGTON ST.	145,016
ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	60 OLD BOSTON POST RD.	128,919
FLOYD MEMORIAL LIBRARY	539 FIRST STREET	94,500
EAST LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY	39 SOCIETY ROAD	93,756
CRAGIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY	8 LINWOOD AVENUE	86,225
MYSTIC & NOANK LIBRARY	40 LIBRARY ST.	84,000
LEDYARD PUBLIC LIBRARIES	718 COLONEL LEDYARD HIGHWAY	78,666
PHOEBE GRIFFIN NOYES LIBRARY	2 LIBRARY LANE	55,000
STONINGTON FREE LIBRARY	20 HIGH ST.	39,996
SALEM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	264 HARTFORD RD.	32,300
WHEELER LIBRARY	101 MAIN ST.	31,200
BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY	240 MONUMENT ST.	24,326
PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	389 ROUTE 2	17,133
LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY	482 HAMBURG RD.	15,896
RAYMOND LIBRARY	832 RAYMOND HILL RD.	14,404
FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION	988 ORIENTAL AVENUE	7,021

Farmers Markets in Waterford

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bozrah Farmers Market	45 Bozrah Street	07/03/2015 to 10/09/2015	Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Colchester Farmers Market	395 South Main Street
Greenport Farmers' Market	United Methodist Church, 624 Main Street	05/25/2013 to 10/12/2013	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Groton Farmers Market	Groton Shopping Plaza
LEDYARD FARMERS' MARKET	740 Colonel Ledyard Highway	06/07/2017 to 10/04/2017	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Lyme Farmers Market	78 Bill Hill Rd	06/01/2013 to 10/19/2013	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM;		Visit
Mystic Farmers Market	Quambaug Fire House, 50 Old Stonington Road
Mystic/Denison Farmers Market	120 Pequotsepos Rd.
New London Field of Greens Markets	Corner of State and Bank Streets - Parade Plaza	06/14/2013 to 10/25/2013	Fri: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
New London Field of Greens Markets	365 Montauk Avenue	06/12/2013 to 10/30/2013	Wed: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;		Visit
New London Field of Greens on Hodges Square	Williams Street	06/22/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM;		Visit
Norwich Downtown Farmers Market	100 Chelsea Harbor Drive	07/05/2017 to 10/25/2017	Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Old Saybrook Farmers Market	210 Main Street, Cinema Plaza				Visit
Preston Farmers Market	#1 Route 164
Salem Farmers' Market	82 Norwich Rd (Rt 82)				Visit
Stonington Farmers Market	22 Bayview Avenue	10/31/2015 to 05/28/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Stonington Farmers Market	11 Northwest Street, Town Dock	05/23/2015 to 10/24/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes
The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms	156 Sterling City Road	06/15/2019 to 10/12/2019	Sat: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM;		Visit
Waterford Farmers' Market	15 Rope Ferry Road	June to October	Sat:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Waterford

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Beer'd Brewing Co, Beer' D Brewing Co	Bar and Brewery, Brewery, Bar	22 Bayview Ave	8608571014	Visit
Grand Wine & Spirit Shop Ii	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Liquor Stores	220 Route 12
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co	Bars, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewers, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores, Bar & Grills, Taverns	234 Carpenter St	6314776681, 6314771100	Visit

Nursing Homes in Waterford

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE 301 ROPE FERRY RD	For profit - Corporation	127	122	5/5	—	4/5	4/5	8604441175
NEW LONDON REHAB & CARE OF WATERFORD 88 CLARK LANE	For profit - Corporation	120	103	3/5	—	4/5	4/5	8604420471
GREENTREE MANOR NURSING & REHA 4 GREENTREE DR	For profit - Partnership	90	82	2/5	—	5/5	3/5	8604420647

Pharmacies in Waterford

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 1268	131 BOSTON POST ROAD	860-443-1244
RITE AID - 744	75 BOSTON POST ROAD	860-437-8880
SUPER STOP AND SHOP - 0667	117 BOSTON POST ROAD	860-442-6698
TARGET	900 HARTFORD TURNPIKE	860-443-3171
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2331	155 WATERFORD PARKWAY NORTH	860-447-3747

Daycare Centers in Waterford

6 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
BALLESTRINI DAY CARE CENTER 90 ROPE FERRY ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(860) 442-5073	OPEN
BALLESTRINI'S DAY CARE CTR - INFANT / TODDLER PRG 90 ROPE FERRY RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(860) 442-2273	OPEN
CARELOT CHILDREN'S CENTER - CARELOT CLUBHOUSE 24 ROPE FERRY RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(860) 739-1999	OPEN
CARELOT CHILDREN'S CENTER - CLUBHOUSE GN 165 GREAT NECK RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(860) 367-2308	OPEN
CARELOT CHILDREN'S CENTER - WATERFORD 203 BOSTON POST RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(860) 447-1163	OPEN
TVCCA LITTLE LEARNERS / HEAD START - NEW LONDON 387 BAYONET ST	HEAD START — CHILD CARE CENTER	(860) 425-6536	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Waterford

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Waterford Commons	915 Hartford Turnpike	Electrify America		6	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public

Cell Towers in Waterford

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
STORER GEOTON CATV FACILITY OFF WINTECHOG HILL RD.	TOWER	108
STORER GEOTON CATV FACILITY OFF WINTECHOG HILL RD.	TOWER	108
268 WINDHAM AVENUE (87026)	LTOWER	104
WINDHAM AVE	TOWER	104
WINDHAM AVE	TOWER	104
2 Wintechog Hill Rd (65059)	LTOWER	81
38 HATCHETS HILL ROAD (65079)	MTOWER	60
49 Brainerd Road (105269)	MTOWER	53
40 TAUGWANK ROAD, UNIT 22 (65065)	MTOWER	47
811 Stonington Rd (79013)	MTOWER	47
68 GROTON LONG POINT ROAD	TOWER	46
68 GROTON LONG POINT ROAD	TOWER	46
68 Groton Long Point Road (65071)	LTOWER	46
Washington Ave	TOWER	30

Fire Stations in Waterford

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Goshen Fire Department #3 Inc.	63 Goshen RD	Mostly volunteer			860-443-6260
Waterford Fire Department	204 Boston Post RD	Mostly volunteer			860-440-0544

Power Plants Near Waterford

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
MILLSTONE	NUCLEAR	221113	-72.2	OP

Bridges in Waterford

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1964	25	58,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	223	44,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	81	24,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	182	22,100	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2006	32	15,600	F
Culvert	Steel	1991	21	12,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1973	338	10,300	F
Frame	Concrete	1916	32	8,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1974	740	7,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	343	6,492	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1973	318	6,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2005	237	5,700	G
Frame	Concrete	2013	32	5,600	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1973	301	4,500	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	149	4,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1973	262	4,300	F
Culvert	Concrete	1987	27	4,002	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1973	366	3,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1974	764	3,000	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1973	121	2,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1973	244	2,800	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	23	2,600	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1937	56	1,799	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1964	25	468	G

Amtrak Stations in Waterford

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Mystic, CT	2 Roosevelt Avenue	TRAIN
New London, CT	27 Water Street	TRAIN
Old Saybrook, CT	455 Boston Post Road	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Waterford

23 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
AES THAMES POWER PLANT	141 DEPOT ROAD	NEW LONDON
AES THAMES POWER PLANT	141 DEPOT ROAD	NEW LONDON
AES THAMES POWER PLANT	141 DEPOT ROAD	NEW LONDON
AMERICAS STYRENICS POLYSTYRENE PLANT	1761 MILITARY HIGHWAY (RTE 12)	NEW LONDON
AMGRAPH PACKAGING	90 VERSAILLES RD	NEW LONDON
BUCKEYE PARTNERS LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TERMINAL	443 EASTERN POINT RD.	NEW LONDON
BUCKEYE PARTNERS LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TERMINAL	443 EASTERN POINT RD.	NEW LONDON
COVANTA SECONN RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY	132 MILITARY HIGHWAY	NEW LONDON
DOMINION MILLSTONE NUCLEAR POWER STATION	MILLSTONE ACCESS RD (OFF ROPE FERRY RD)	NEW LONDON
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP	THOMAS ROAD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
TILCON CONNECTICUT INC	ROUTE 12	NEW LONDON
TILCON CT ASPHALT STONE READY MIX	185 SOUTH ROAD	NEW LONDON
U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON)	12 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD	NEW LONDON
WHEELABRATOR LISBON	425 SOUTH BURNHAM HIGHWAY	NEW LONDON

Airports Near Waterford

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bradley International Airport	BDL	Large Airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport	PVD	Large Airport
Groton New London Airport	GON	Medium Airport
Hartford Brainard Airport	HFD	Medium Airport
Quonset State Airport	NCO	Medium Airport
Westerly State Airport	WST	Medium Airport
Bancroft Airport	—	Small Airport
Bee Field	—	Small Airport
Block Island State Airport	BID	Small Airport
Brookhaven Calabro Airport	WSH	Small Airport
Buell Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Calverton Executive Airpark	CTO	Small Airport
Cannizzaro Field	—	Small Airport
Chester Airport	—	Small Airport
Danielson Airport	—	Small Airport
Devils Hopyard Field	—	Small Airport
Eastford Airport	—	Small Airport
Elizabeth Field	FID	Small Airport
Ellington Airport	—	Small Airport
Francis S Gabreski Airport	FOK	Small Airport
Gager Field	—	Small Airport
Gallup Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Gardiners Island Landing Field	—	Small Airport
Goodspeed Airport	—	Small Airport
Heckler Field	—	Small Airport
Klenawicus Airfield	—	Small Airport
Laurie Field	—	Small Airport
Lufker Airport	—	Small Airport
Maplewood Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Mattituck Airport	—	Small Airport
Meriden Markham Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Mile Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Montauk Airport	MTP	Small Airport
North Central State Airport	SFZ	Small Airport
Rankl Field	—	Small Airport
Richmond Airport	—	Small Airport
Riconn Airport	—	Small Airport
Roberts Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Robertson Field	—	Small Airport
Rose Field	—	Small Airport
Salmon River Airfield	—	Small Airport
Simsbury Airport	—	Small Airport
Skis Landing Area Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Glen Airport	—	Small Airport
Skylark Airpark	—	Small Airport
Spadaro Airport	—	Small Airport
Spruce Airport	—	Small Airport
Stonington Airpark	—	Small Airport
Sunnyvale Field	—	Small Airport
Talmage Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Waterford

14 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
	46 Waterfront Park

Connecticut State Police Troop E
Connecticut State Police Troop K	15 Old Hartford Road
East Lyme Public Safety Building	277 West Main Street
Groton Town Police Community Policing Office
Ledyard Police Department	737 Colonel Ledyard Highway
Mashantucket Pequot Public Safety
Mohegan Tribal Police Department
Montville Public Safety	911 Norwich-New London Turnpike
New London Police Department	5 Governor Winthrop Boulevard
Norwich Police Headquarters	70 Thames Street
Old Lyme Police and Resident Trooper	294 Shore Road
Town of Groton - Police Department	68 Groton Long Point Road
University Police
Waterford Police Department	41 Avery Lane

Grocery Stores in Waterford

25 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
A1 Quick And Easy Llc	Convenience Store	239 Boston Post Rd
Agastya Convenience 1	Convenience Store	615 Broad St
ALDI 73051	Supermarket	122 Boston Post Rd
Alltown Fresh Select Waterford 779	Convenience Store	806 Hartford Tpke
Bestway Of Colman Inc	Convenience Store	715 Colman St
Bestway/Best Convenience	Convenience Store	76 Boston Post Rd
BJ's Wholesale Club 84	Super Store	125 Cross Rd
CVS PHARMACY 1268	Other	106 Boston Post Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 15074	Other	478 Colman St
Dollar General 21601	Other	75 Boston Post Rd
Dollar Tree 1433	Other	117 Boston Post Rd
Dollar Tree 6286	Other	167 Parkway N
Family Dollar 12286	Other	280 Broad St
FRONTAGE ROAD FOOD CORP	Super Store	332 S Frontage Rd
Henny Penny- AMERICANA 20	Convenience Store	45 Great Neck Rd
Henny Penny- HARTFORD ROAD 23	Convenience Store	973 Hartford Tpke
Henny Penny-OSWEGATCHIE 38	Convenience Store	446 Boston Post Rd
Ocean State Job Lot 328	Other	128 Boston Post Rd
Om Grocrey 1	Convenience Store	61 Walden Ave
PS-PEZZELLO BROS FRUIT & PRO INC	Grocery Store	148 Jefferson Ave
SHOP RITE	Super Store	351 N Frontage Rd
Stop & Shop 667	Supermarket	117 Boston Post Rd
TARGET 1267	Super Store	900 Hartford Tpke
Walmart SUPERCENTER 2331	Super Store	155 Waterford Pkwy N
Wasu Market NO	Convenience Store	197 Colman St

Treatment Centers in Waterford

19 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Care Plus	Both	860-629-8270 x38270
Child and Family Agency of - Southeastern CT	Both	860-437-4550
Child and Family Agency of - Southeastern CT	Both	860-437-4550
Hockanum Valley Community Council Inc	Both	860-872-9825
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital - Department of Psychiatry	Both	860-444-5141
Reliance Health Inc	Both	860-887-6536
Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/New London Clinic	Substance Abuse	860-447-2233
Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic	Substance Abuse	860-886-0446
SCADD Lebanon Pines - Residential Program	Substance Abuse	860-889-1717 x209
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - (SCADD)/Detox	Substance Abuse	860-447-1717
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/Altruism House Female	Substance Abuse	860-442-1017
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/Altruism House/Male	Substance Abuse	860-447-1717
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/Altruism House/Male	Substance Abuse	860-447-1717
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/New London Outpatient	Substance Abuse	860-447-1717
Sound Community Services Inc	Both	860-439-6400
Stonington Institute	Substance Abuse	860-445-3695
Stonington Institute	Substance Abuse	860-445-3695
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hosp - Behavioral Heath Services	Both	631-477-5710
United Community and Family Services	Both	860-822-4237 x1409

DOL Wage Violations in Waterford

16 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $341,827 in back wages owed to 446 employees.

Violations

$341,827

Back Wages Owed

446

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Care Co	—	—	06385	—	1	$65,221	$633	103
CareCo	—	—	6385	—	1	$63,260	$289	219
F.W. Webb (Waterford CT #84)	—	—	06385	—	1	$61,014	$8,716	7
Safe Harbor Home Aides	—	—	06385	—	1	$38,093	$1,314	29
Illiano's Real Italian Pizzeria	—	—	06385	—	1	$27,286	$6,821	4
NV Bakery & Market	—	—	06385	—	1	$23,707	$11,853	2
Zero Draft of Connecticut	—	—	06385	—	1	$21,690	$868	25
McDonald of Waterford-Wal-Mart	—	—	06385	—	1	$10,200	$1,700	6
McDonalds of Waterford	—	McDonalds Corporation	06385	—	1	$9,347	$623	15
Gabrieles Martial Arts	—	—	06385	—	1	$7,620	$2,540	3
MK Constructors, LLC	—	—	06385	—	1	$4,978	$996	5
Workout World--Waterford	—	—	06385	—	1	$3,890	$389	10
Squire Tux / Mr. Tux	—	—	06385	—	1	$2,436	$406	6
Blackburn Building Services, LLC	—	—	06385	—	1	$2,000	$2,000	1
Greentree Manor	—	Ryder System	06385	—	1	$736	$74	10
Caffe NV	—	—	06385	—	1	$350	$350	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waterford

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ANCHOR CHURCH	19 COLONIAL DR
HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	17 MIDDLE ST
HOPE CITY CHURCH	PO BOX 614
IGLESIA CRISTIANA PENTECOSTAL NEW LONDON	754 BROAD STREET EXT
ISLAMIC CENTER OF NEW LONDON	23 CONNECTICUT AVE
TEMPLE EMANU-EL INC	29 DAYTON RD
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WATERFORD	105 ROPE FERRY RD
WATERFORD CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INC	70 CROSS RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterford

What is the population of Waterford?

Waterford has a population of 3,496 residents and is located in Connecticut. The population density is 1,850 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.3% female and 46.7% male.

Is Waterford expensive to live in?

Waterford has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $75,968, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $245,600 (13% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,618 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Waterford safe?

Waterford is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 43 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,005 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Waterford receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Waterford?

Waterford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Waterford?

Waterford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,356. There are 9,101 business establishments in the area, including 773 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 6.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Waterford?

The median home value in Waterford is $245,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $404,290. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,618. Fair market rent is $1,590 for a 1-bedroom and $1,955 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 68.6%. The average annual property tax is $7,070.

How are the schools in Waterford?

Schools in Waterford score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.5% of adults in Waterford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Waterford?

The obesity rate in Waterford is 32.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 11.1% of adults are smokers. 25.2% are physically inactive. 24.5% of residents report depression. 8.9% lack health insurance. 88.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

What is transportation like in Waterford?

The average commute in Waterford is 30 minutes. 82% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Waterford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford is 76.9% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino. 92.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.9% speak Spanish. 9.3% of the population are military veterans. 18.0% of residents have a disability. 98.3% have health insurance coverage.

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