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Crime in Waterbury summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waterbury. Key points include:
There were 3,739 total crimes in Waterbury in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterbury is 3,241.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterbury is 322.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterbury is 2,918.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waterbury is 52.94% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waterbury Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waterbury / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,739 | 3,241.1 | 1,502.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 372 | 322.5 | 136.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 8 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 121 | 104.9 | 38.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 192 | 166.4 | 77.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,367 | 2,918.6 | 1,366.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 265 | 229.7 | 117.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,370 | 2,054.4 | 1,013.7 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 732 | 634.5 | 235.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waterbury summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waterbury. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waterbury is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waterbury is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Waterbury is $276,344.
The median income in Waterbury is $51,886.
Waterbury's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waterbury Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waterbury | Connecticut | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 116 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waterbury, CT Weather
The average high in Waterbury is 60.5° and the average low is 41.1°.
There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.9 inches of precipitation each year with 34.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waterbury |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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2 Reviews & Comments About Waterbury
I live in Ct Waterbury and let me just say, IT FREAKING S***S!!!!!!! My school is in downtown Waterbury, and it's never been attacked......... THANK G*D
Waterbury is a nice place to live. >:(
Edit: Stop saying no its not. What I meant was that the place I live in Waterbury is nice. Ok so you guys can shut you pie hole.
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Waterbury Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waterbury
The current population in Waterbury is 114,869. The population has increased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114,869 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 114,356 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 114,480 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 113,783 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 107,841 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 108,276 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 108,672 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 109,250 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 109,211 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 109,551 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 109,887 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 110,052 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 110,074 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 110,075 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 109,941 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waterbury
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Waterbury is:
29.3% White with 33,693 White residents.
23.0% African American with 26,464 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 2,853 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 52 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 1,590 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 5,915 Two Or More residents.
38.5% Hispanic with 44,278 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waterbury | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.3% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.0% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 38.5% | 18.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waterbury
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Waterbury is 52.3% female with 60,070 female residents.
Waterbury is 47.7% male with 54,798 male residents.
| Gender | Waterbury | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waterbury for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Waterbury completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Waterbury completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Waterbury completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Waterbury completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Waterbury completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Waterbury completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Waterbury completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Waterbury completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Waterbury completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waterbury | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waterbury, Connecticut
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10.3% of households in Waterbury earn Less than $10,000.
8.0% of households in Waterbury earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.0% of households in Waterbury earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Waterbury earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Waterbury earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Waterbury earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Waterbury earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Waterbury earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Waterbury earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Waterbury earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waterbury | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
