What are the schools like in Naugatuck, CT?

Naugatuck is served primarily by Naugatuck School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Naugatuck?

The median household income in Naugatuck, CT is $91,145 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Naugatuck, CT?

Naugatuck has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.8 inches.

Naugatuck, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Naugatuck, CT affordable or expensive?

Naugatuck's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Naugatuck is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $226,200 and the median rent is $1,238 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Naugatuck, CT?

Naugatuck has a violent crime rate of 50.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1021.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Naugatuck, CT a Good Place to Live?

Naugatuck is a small city of 31,653 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $91,145 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Naugatuck stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Naugatuck is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Naugatuck city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.3

Naugatuck's overall cost of living index is 97.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Naugatuck costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Naugatuck, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$226,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,238	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,145	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Naugatuck's violent crime rate is 50.1 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.1 /100k

Property Crime

1021.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Naugatuck is served primarily by Naugatuck School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Naugatuck, CT	National Avg
School District	Naugatuck School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Naugatuck sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation and 46.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Naugatuck, CT
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.6"
Annual Snowfall	46.8"

Demographics

Metric	Naugatuck, CT	National Avg
Population	31,653	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waterbury, CT 5 mi Oakville, CT 7 mi Cheshire Village, CT 8 mi Watertown, CT 9 mi Woodbury Center, CT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Naugatuck

Naugatuck, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

06770 06762

Naugatuck vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naugatuck, CT affordable or expensive?

Naugatuck's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Naugatuck roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $226,200 and median rent is $1,238/month.

What is the crime rate in Naugatuck, CT?

Naugatuck's violent crime rate is 50.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1021.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Naugatuck?

Public schools in Naugatuck are operated by Naugatuck School District. The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Naugatuck, CT a good place to live?

Naugatuck, CT has a population of 31,653, a median household income of $91,145, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Naugatuck?

Naugatuck averages 37.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches with about 46.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Naugatuck?

Naugatuck, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06770, 06762.

What is the population of Naugatuck?

The population of Naugatuck, Connecticut is 31,653 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Naugatuck?

Key numbers for living in Naugatuck: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $226,200, median household income $91,145, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Naugatuck side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.