Living in Waterbury (Connecticut)
Waterbury (Connecticut) is a city in Connecticut, United States, home to 108,802 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 3%, #184 of 6,227), digital natives (top 10%, #458 of 4,750), young professionals (top 14%, #587 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Waterbury (Connecticut)
- It is part of Greater New Haven, 28 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 10 min and sets around 22:25; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Waterbury (Connecticut) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,877 of 11,898 | #104 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #2,770 of 9,771 | #22 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #3,206 of 8,006 | #50 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,383 of 6,237 | #46 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,110 of 9,474 | #125 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #3,984 of 9,474 | #122 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,385 of 10,762 | #117 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #675 of 4,537 | #13 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #587 of 4,444 | #11 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 72 | #840 of 3,053 | #17 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,349 of 7,271 | #77 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #184 of 6,227 | #8 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #623 of 3,933 | #9 of 82 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #1,955 of 8,006 | #26 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #6,121 of 12,111 | #38 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 67 | #800 of 4,114 | #11 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,751 of 7,271 | #46 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,243 of 9,474 | #66 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #12,999 of 18,063 | #183 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #11,342 of 16,523 | #173 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #13,966 of 18,063 | #145 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,073 of 16,523 | #92 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #1,098 of 21,167 | #26 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,259 of 12,111 | #54 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #5,139 of 6,413 | #82 of 95 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,791 of 12,111 | #64 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #458 of 4,750 | #5 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Oakville (Connecticut) 5 km
- Middlebury (Connecticut) 7 km
- Wolcott (Connecticut) 7 km
- Naugatuck 8 km
- Prospect (Connecticut) 9 km
- Plymouth (Connecticut) 13 km
- Woodbury (Connecticut) 13 km
- Terryville (Connecticut) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.