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Waterbury, CT

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Waterbury.

Population: 115,012 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waterbury, CT is $289,385 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $328,996 after a median 87 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,477/month. 33 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,385

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

87

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$289,385
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+24.4%
5-year appreciation
+61.0%
10-year appreciation
+185.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$289,385
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$328,996
Median list price
$327,070
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
+13.2%
Median days on market
87 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
214
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+3.4%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
95

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,477/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
33
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Judicial Centers, Waterbury School District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Schools include
REGIONS staff secure Waterbury, Woodrow Wilson School, Bucks Hill School, Regan School, Sprague School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Scovill Industrial Landfill (1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.5°F
Average high
60.5°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.0 in
Annual snowfall
34.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
208

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
455
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
72,859
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
80,252

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
46
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
133
Nearest airport
Waterbury Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, BRISTOL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
71
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
63.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,218
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

WaterburyState medianUS median
Median home value$289,385$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$328,996$450,000$325,000
Median days on market87 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,477/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,218$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Waterbury, CT?
$289,385.
What is the median sale price in Waterbury, CT?
$328,996.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterbury, CT?
Median days on market: 87 days.
What is typical rent in Waterbury, CT?
Typical rent: $1,477/month.
Is Waterbury, CT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the radon potential in Waterbury, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waterbury, CT?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Scovill Industrial Landfill, 1 mi.
How many schools serve Waterbury, CT?
33 schools (22 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waterbury, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waterbury, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waterbury, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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