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Life in Naugatuck
Median home values around $260,000 and household incomes near $96,000 suggest you're looking at a working-to-professional-class community where people actually own homes and aren't priced out. The school system includes four elementary schools, two intermediate schools, a middle school, and a recently renovated high school (finished in 2015), so families have local options. Just know your commute: average is about 34 minutes, and you'll likely need a car—the town has Route 8 access to Waterbury and beyond, plus Naugatuck station on the New Haven Line if you're heading toward the larger metro area.
Naugatuck at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Foreign-Born
17.3%
Broadband Internet
91.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.3% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Naugatuck: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Naugatuck, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (16.8%), and 10.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
46.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% below CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Naugatuck
In Naugatuck, rent runs 8% below the CT average, and home values are 29% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,362
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $351,819 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above CT average
Unemployment in Naugatuck
Unemployment in Naugatuck is 0.4 percentage points higher than the CT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Naugatuck Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.3 min avg
How Naugatuck residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Naugatuck, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Small hub738k passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Naugatuck runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
55.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
898.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Naugatuck Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In New Haven County, which includes Naugatuck, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $469,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Winter Weather | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Flash Flood | $309,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $176,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Winter Weather | $588,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Haven County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Haven County, which includes Naugatuck, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
New Haven County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Naugatuck has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.7"
Annual Snowfall
46.8"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.60" |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 3.46" |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.43" |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.66" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.68" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.90" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.81" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.77" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 4.33" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.91" |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 4.35" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 4.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Naugatuck
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Naugatuck's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Mary's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Waterbury
Waterbury Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Waterbury
Griffin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.8 mi away · Derby
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Naugatuck
Naugatuck's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Naugatuck (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 13,603 students · in-state tuition $16,499 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,639 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,758 students · in-state tuition $69,900 · 98% graduate · median earnings $118,356 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern Connecticut State University
12 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,295 students · in-state tuition $13,438 · 57% graduate · median earnings $59,695 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,841 students · in-state tuition $49,320 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 991 students · in-state tuition $43,118 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,459 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
4.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 733 students · in-state tuition $18,250 · 62% graduate · median earnings $82,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Weir Farm National Historical Park, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Naugatuck
Naugatuck has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awaySpringfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
55 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Naugatuck
Howard Whittemore Memorial Library
243 Church St., Naugatuck
Cities Near Naugatuck
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Naugatuck FAQ
Is Naugatuck, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Naugatuck's median rent is $1,369/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $96,324/year. Median home value is $259,100.
Is Naugatuck, Connecticut safe?⌄
Naugatuck's violent crime rate was 56 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 899 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Naugatuck, Connecticut?⌄
Naugatuck has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Naugatuck, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Naugatuck is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,369/month and median household income is $96,324/year. The median home value is $259,100. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Naugatuck, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Naugatuck is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from