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Naugatuck, CT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Naugatuck - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

31,634
Residents
$92,184
Median income
$241,600
Median home
$1,788
Median rent (state)

Naugatuck - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Naugatuck places in the 72nd percentile for household income and the 61st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

72nd
percentile, household income
54th
percentile, home value
74th
percentile, median rent
61st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Naugatuck, CT

Naugatuck is a small city in Connecticut, home to 31,634 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Naugatuck households earn a median of $92,184 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.6%. Naugatuck's housing stock carries a median value of $241,600, and the median resident age is 39.7 years. Educational attainment runs 32.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 65.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 24 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Low Activity). Naugatuck reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1071.1 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Connecticut carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Connecticut scores 103.6 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,788 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Connecticut's average monthly utility costs around $345 (state average). Workers in Naugatuck report an average commute of 29.6 minutes, with 75.7% driving alone and 12.3% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 93.2 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

31,634 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Connecticut

Median Household Income

$92,184 /yr

Poverty 3.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.6 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Connecticut average

How does Naugatuck compare to other US cities?

Naugatuck measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 72% higher than other cities
Home value 54% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% pricier than other cities
Safety 61% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Connecticut, Naugatuck ranks #17 of 46 Connecticut cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Naugatuck against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Connecticut only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Connecticut-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Naugatuck toward the bottom of Connecticut's cities

Among the 207 Connecticut cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Naugatuck ranks #159 - the 17th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Naugatuck only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#115 of 198
42nd percentile in Connecticut
Median Gross Rent
#159 of 207
17th percentile in Connecticut
Median Home Value
#164 of 201
18th percentile in Connecticut
Poverty Rate
#85 of 204
56th percentile in Connecticut
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#153 of 207
26th percentile in Connecticut

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Connecticut only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

72ndIncome percentile
61stSafety percentile

72nd percentile nationally for median household income · 61st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Naugatuck's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Naugatuck's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 56 Avg. percentile National median
Naugatuck's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Naugatuck's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$241,600 46th percentile more affordable than 46% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Naugatuck $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Naugatuck, CT Naugatuck, CT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Naugatuck, CT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Naugatuck, CT median $92,184/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Naugatuck, CT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Naugatuck, CT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 32.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
31,634
Median Income
$92,184
Median Home Value
$241,600
Median Age
39.7
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Labor force participation
65.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1071.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
50.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1021.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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31,000 residents31,500 residents32,000 residents32,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 31,496 residents 32,230 residents ▲ +2.3%
Naugatuck's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
24
housing units authorized
Single-Family
11
detached homes
Multifamily
13
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 14
2021 25
2022 15
2023 15
2024 24

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
29.6 minutes
Drive Alone
75.7%
Carpool
7.2%
Public Transit
2.1%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
12.3%
Other
2.0%

Based on 17,359 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Connecticut - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$175
avg/month
Natural Gas
$110
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$345
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Connecticut state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Connecticut state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Naugatuck sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.6
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,788/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Connecticut

Newington
30,551 people
Torrington
35,481 people
East Haven
27,729 people
New London
27,199 people
Wethersfield
27,180 people
Manchester
36,561 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Naugatuck's 31,634 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Mundelein, IL
31,632 people
Nicholasville, KY
31,625 people
Middle River, MD
31,616 people
Bangor, ME
31,663 people
Bel Air North, MD
31,599 people
Bethany, OR
31,700 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Naugatuck's $92,184 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dodgeville, MI
$92,188 median income
Lewisberry, PA
$92,188 median income
Parkwood, WA
$92,188 median income
Poplar, WI
$92,188 median income
Lemitar, NM
$92,201 median income
Pinckney, MI
$92,159 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Naugatuck, CT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Naugatuck, CT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 67.5% 11.9% 11.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17.2% White 67.5% Black or African American 11.9% Asian 4.4% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.3% Two or more races 11.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Naugatuck compares to nearby Connecticut cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Naugatuck (this city) 31,634 $92,184
Newington 30,551 $98,585
Torrington 35,481 $69,611
East Haven 27,729 $86,498
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CT FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Naugatuck, CT?

What is the population of Naugatuck, CT? +

The population of Naugatuck, CT stands at 31,634 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Naugatuck, CT? +

The median household income in Naugatuck is $92,184 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Naugatuck? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Naugatuck; the closest available measure is the Connecticut state average, a cost of living index of 103.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Connecticut vary by metro area.

Is Naugatuck, CT safe? +

Naugatuck has a total crime rate of 1071.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Naugatuck, CT? +

Homes in Naugatuck carry a median value of $241,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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