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What are the crime rate and median income in Waterbury, CT?
The violent-crime rate in Waterbury was 2.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.7 times the statewide rate (1.1). Its median household earns $51,886 and the median home value is $208,500. About 114,869 people live in Waterbury.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Waterbury?
Waterbury's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, based on 340 offenses reported to the FBI. That is about 2.7 times the Connecticut rate (1.1), and 11% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 9. There were also 2,723 property crimes, a rate of 23.4 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 8% between 2021 and 2025 (369 to 340).
| Offense (2025) | Waterbury count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 340 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 9 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 47 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 109 | 0.94 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 175 | 1.5 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,723 | 23.4 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 217 | 1.9 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,153 | 18.5 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 353 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Waterbury changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 369 | 3,336 | 9 |
| 2022 | 450 | 3,268 | 17 |
| 2023 | 466 | 3,539 | 18 |
| 2024 | 378 | 3,371 | 8 |
| 2025 | 340 | 2,723 | 9 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Waterbury Police Department's own reports.
How does Waterbury compare with Connecticut?
Households in Waterbury have a median income of $51,886 (Connecticut: $95,781). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $208,500, and half of renters pay more than $1,225 a month. About 114,869 people live on 29 square miles of land, roughly 4,022 per square mile. The city lies in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Waterbury | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,869 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $51,886 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,500 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,225 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 24.7% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.2% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Waterbury?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Waterbury: Scovill Industrial Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Waterbury has 5 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 2 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Hop Brook Dam (89 ft) and Belleview Lake Dam (38 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Waterbury?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Waterbury city limits (active that day). Listed roads include I-84. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Waterbury?
Federal school lists place 33 public and 6 private schools within Waterbury. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 26 state parks or recreation areas: Black Rock State Park, East Rock State Park, Farmington Canal Line State Park, George C. Waldo State Park and Horse Guard State Park and 21 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Waterbury
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Waterbury city limits (1 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Arcana Arms (Waterbury).
Liquor stores
42 liquor stores are on the map inside the Waterbury city limits: 84 East Wine & Liquor (Waterbury), Arora Liquor & Wine (Waterbury), Ayden's Liquors (Waterbury), B & N Package Store (Waterbury), Beer Barn Discount Liquor (Waterbury), Bella Liquors (Waterbury), Bottle House (Wolcott), Bottle Shop Wine & Spirits (Waterbury) and 34 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Waterbury city limits: Planned Parenthood Waterbury (Waterbury).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Waterbury?
In 2025, Waterbury had 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (340 reported), about 2.7 times the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 23.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Waterbury?
$51,886 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in Waterbury?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $208,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Waterbury?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Bristol, CT (10 mi) · Meriden, CT (13 mi) · New Britain, CT (15 mi) · New Haven, CT (18 mi) · West Haven, CT (20 mi) · West Hartford, CT (20 mi)
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · county page: Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Waterbury city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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