Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
The John Bale Book Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
DaDa Deli
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) B
Palace Theater
Theatre Arts
Mattatuck Museum
Museum
Regal Brass Mill Stadium 12
Cinema
Seven Angels Theater
Theatre Arts
Waterbury Apple Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (21) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Top Shelf Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Bella Discount Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Jake’s Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Heavenly Pizza
Fast Food
Nardelli's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Greater Waterbury YMCA
Gym
WOW NRZ Community Learning Center
Community Centre
Roller Magic
Gym
Norm's Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Eagles Nest
Community Centre
The CLUB Health & Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Freihofer Bakery Outlet
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Stop and Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (50) A+
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Park
Center Square
Park
Waterbury Green
Park
Hayden Park
Park
Library Park
Park
West Dover Street Playground
Park
Columbia Boulevard
Park
Lewis Fulton Memorial Park
Park
City Mills Playground
Park
Berkeley Heights Playground
Park
Chase Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Rowland Park
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Lakewood Park
Park
Bunker Hill Playground
Park
Town Plot Park
Park
Huntington Avenue Playground
Park
Hopeville Playground
Park
Teaching Garden
Park
Permaculture Area
Park
Medicinal Garden
Park
Zinser Memorial Rose Garden
Park
Fairlawn Playground
Park
Coe Park
Park
Shops (45) A+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Barnes & Noble
Books
Bank Street Grand News
Convenience Store
Five Below
Discount Store
PetSmart
Pets
ACR Computer Inc.
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Brass Mill Center
Mall
T-Mobile
Electronics
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Nails And Foot Spa
Beauty
Chique
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Madrag
Clothing
PCX
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Waterbury.
Public Transit Stops (42)
Stops & Stations
A+
East Main & North Main
Bus Stop
East Main & Cherry
Bus Stop
Waterbury Green on North Main
Bus Stop
Waterbury Green on North Main
Bus Stop
East Main & Cherry
Bus Stop
South Main & East Main
Bus Stop
Rowland Government Center
Bus Stop
North Main & Hill
Bus Stop
West Main & Leavenworth
Bus Stop
North Main & Hill
Bus Stop
Walnut & Rose
Bus Stop
East Farm & North Main
Bus Stop
East Farm & North Main
Bus Stop
North Main & East Farm
Bus Stop
North Main & East Farm
Bus Stop
East Main & Wolcott Street
Bus Stop
East Main & Wolcott Street
Bus Stop
Waterbury
Transit Station
Walnut & North Walnut
Bus Stop
Walnut & North Walnut
Bus Stop
Brass Mill Center
Bus Stop
Oak & Wall
Bus Stop
Willow & Ridgewood
Bus Stop
Willow & Ridgewood
Bus Stop
Berkeley & Long Hill
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.1%
D+
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Waterbury is 101/100 - which is 14% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B-
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crime D

Waterbury crime rates are 3,264 per 100k, which is 99% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
2,874 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
390 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment D

The median income in Waterbury is $46,329 - which is 35% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$46,329
F
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Waterbury Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waterbury Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Saint Mary's Hospital
Hospital
Waterbury Fire Department Station 10
Fire Station
Waterbury Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waterbury Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Waterbury Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Waterbury Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waterbury Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Waterbury Fire Department Station 8
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Waterbury Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
Waterbury Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
St Marys
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tribury Dental
Dentist
Wolcott Fire Chief's Office
Fire Station
Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department Company 3
Fire Station
Watertown Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B+
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housing A

Waterbury home prices are $132,700 - which is 51% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$132,700
D-
Home Appreciation Rate
2%
B-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools D+

The Waterbury graduation rate is 74% - which is 15% lower than Connecticut
School Test Scores
29%
F
High School Grad. Rates
74%
D
Elementary Schools (39) A+
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle)
Walsh School
St Mary
Enlightenment School
State Street School
Driggs School
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Children'S Community School
Reed School
Reed Esc
Brass City Charter School
Woodrow Wilson School
Woodrow Wilson Bdlc
F. J. Kingsbury School
Washington School
Duggan School
Bunker Hill School
Bunker Hill Bdlc
Ss Peter & Paul School
H. S. Chase School
West Side Middle School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Hopeville School
B. W. Tinker School
High Schools (14) A+
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (High)
Bais Yaakov Of Waterbury High School
Enlightenment School
State Street School
Sacred Heart H. S.
Mesivta Ateres Shmuel Of Waterbury
Waterbury Career Academy
John F. Kennedy High School
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Holy Cross High School
Wilby Esc
Wilby High School
Crosby High School
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ratings F

Waterbury has an overall rating of 46% from 23 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (19)
From AreaVibes
F
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  • Waterbury has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Waterbury crime rates are 99% higher than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Waterbury is 14% lower than the Connecticut average
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Waterbury is made up of several sections 4 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 26, 2019) Waterbury is broken down into sections. While some areas you sould avoid at any cost there are several areas that have what I will describe as small town charm. I live in the Bunker Hill section of town which borders Watertown/Oakville. I have great neighbors and it's a quiet are ...Read More a. Also everything my family needs is nearby. The city has many shops and downtown is being revitalized. So if you plan on moving to the area just look around the edges of town. Read Less
Horrible place to live 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 07, 2018) I am originally from new york city i was moved out here in january 2018 . the community i moved into looks nice outside of it looks like the bronx in the 80s abandoned and full of drug addicts too much deaths and violence occurring on the constant its not safe for children. My so ...Read More n is 5 and has been depressed since we moved here theres no fun things to do for the. Children all they have is a library and ymca and 1 chuckee cheese in all of waterbury that is broken down half the time and packed its depressing here its not the place for children teens and young adults its best for the old retired and rehablitating drug addicts i want ouy of waterbury so bad is like a horror film it brings the sad and bad out of you Read Less
stay away from this city 0.5 rating By chastan ( Sep 05, 2013) This is not a friendly town. Dirty and crime filled. My car was stolen from the local mall the first night we went out. I was told that the only way I was getting it back was if it was pulled over, that there are so many cars taken nightly that they don't even bother looking for ...Read More them. The streets were dirty and run down. The town green was filled with gang types and homeless people. I would say avoid this city at all cost. I never did get my car back by the way. It was found two blocks from the mall just a frame on blocks. Read Less
Waterbury, CT - Go See Brass City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2010) I spent a week in August 2008 visiting an old college friend in Waterbury, aka Brass City. I was very excited about my first time in Connecticut! To save time and hassle, I picked the Courtyard Waterbury Downtown hotel and made reservations online. I spent the first evening relax ...Read More ing in the room relaxing and refreshing from the plane ride. Upon arrival, the rooms were clean, comfortable, and well appointed. Very impressive!

During my week in the city of Waterbury, I visited St. Anne's Church, The Timex Group Museum, and saw a show at the Palace Theater. The architecture of St Anne's is breathtaking. I could have spent days looking at the stained glass windows alone. I wish I had more than a week to explore the city, as there seemed to be many other worthy attractions worth visiting in Waterbury. I spent much of my time in Waterbury afoot and exploring. There were a couple times I found myself lost, but the locals kindly pointed me in the right direction. Gino's Appiza restaurant on Wolcott St. cannot be beat in taste, selection, and service. I'd visit Westbury again just to enjoy a slice of their tomato and garlic pizza! Read Less
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stay away from this city 0.5 rating By chastan ( Sep 05, 2013) This is not a friendly town. Dirty and crime filled. My car was stolen from the local mall the first night we went out. I was told that the only way I was getting it back was if it was pulled over, that there are so many cars taken nightly that they don't even bother looking for ...Read More them. The streets were dirty and run down. The town green was filled with gang types and homeless people. I would say avoid this city at all cost. I never did get my car back by the way. It was found two blocks from the mall just a frame on blocks. Read Less
Waterbury, CT - Go See Brass City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2010) I spent a week in August 2008 visiting an old college friend in Waterbury, aka Brass City. I was very excited about my first time in Connecticut! To save time and hassle, I picked the Courtyard Waterbury Downtown hotel and made reservations online. I spent the first evening relax ...Read More ing in the room relaxing and refreshing from the plane ride. Upon arrival, the rooms were clean, comfortable, and well appointed. Very impressive!

During my week in the city of Waterbury, I visited St. Anne's Church, The Timex Group Museum, and saw a show at the Palace Theater. The architecture of St Anne's is breathtaking. I could have spent days looking at the stained glass windows alone. I wish I had more than a week to explore the city, as there seemed to be many other worthy attractions worth visiting in Waterbury. I spent much of my time in Waterbury afoot and exploring. There were a couple times I found myself lost, but the locals kindly pointed me in the right direction. Gino's Appiza restaurant on Wolcott St. cannot be beat in taste, selection, and service. I'd visit Westbury again just to enjoy a slice of their tomato and garlic pizza! Read Less

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      Waterbury, Connecticut is affectionately nicknamed "The Brass City." This is due to the leading industrial impact the city had in making brassware during the 20th century. It sits on the Naugatuck River and is within a 30 minute drive to Hartford. It is only 77 miles from New York City as well. Waterbury is home to around 110,000 people and is actually the fifth largest in Connecticut.

      There are many neighborhoods throughout Waterbury, full of diverse individuals. Downtown Waterbury feels as if you are stepping back in time with historical homes and restoration efforts galore. Plot Hill is another great neighborhood that boasts about its Italian-American heritage. Other safe neighborhoods in Waterbury include those such as Long Hill, Waterville and South Hill. There are many other neighborhoods throughout the city as well, however.

      Housing costs are only slightly more expensive in Waterbury than in the national average. They are actually almost half as inexpensive as other housing in Connecticut, however. The average price of purchasing a home in Waterbury is only around $125,000. The average price, on the lower end, of an apartment is only $750 a month. There are more affluent homes and apartments that are available, however.

      Waterbury also boasts some of the least expensive grocery and health costs in New England. The prices are lower than those found both in Connecticut and in the rest of the country as a whole. Utility costs are much higher than the rest of the country, however, while slightly higher than the rest of the state. On average, a household spends around $400 every month on utilities.

      Transportation costs, though higher than the national average, are lower than the rest of Connecticut. There are many public transportation offerings to assist you in your commutes. There are city buses that run via the CT Transit through Exchange Place. There is also a railroad called the Metro-North Railroad that can connect you to Bridgeport and New York City just to name a few locations.

      There are truly entertainment options available fr everyone in Waterbury. History can be appreciated through the Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center. Timexpo can teach you more about the brass work the city engaged in. Downtown Waterbury boasts some of the best shopping and Seven Angels Theatre fr children. There are also outdoor activities such as ski resorts and Fulton Park with many recreational facilities.

      Waterbury is a fairly inexpensive town to live in when compared to many other cities in New England. It offers beautiful views throughout with historical charm. It also offers short commutes to major cities throughout New England including New York City. Waterbury truly offers something for everyone to ensure that you and every member of your family will be happy after moving.

      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waterbury? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
      Center Square
      Waterbury Green
      Hayden Park
      Library Park
      West Dover Street Playground
      Columbia Boulevard
      Lewis Fulton Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Palace Theater
      Mattatuck Museum
      Regal Brass Mill Stadium 12
      Seven Angels Theater
      Waterbury Apple Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Chipotle
      KFC
      Top Shelf Liquor
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Bella Discount Wine & Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Waterbury? Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Waterbury.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Waterbury a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Mary's Hospital
      Waterbury Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors