Here's what it costs to live in Waterbury, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, while the typical home is valued around $208,500. Households earn a median of $51,886 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$51,886
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,225
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$208,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,246
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,445
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,788
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,210
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
114,869
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,004
Per month
Avg Home Value
$239,050
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.6%
What is the cost of living index for Waterbury?
The cost of living index for Waterbury is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Waterbury?
The median gross rent in Waterbury is $1,225 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Waterbury?
The median household income in Waterbury is $51,886 per year.
What is the median home value in Waterbury?
The median home value in Waterbury is $208,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Waterbury?
Air quality data for Waterbury is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Waterbury?
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
