Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Naugatuck, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,493
Population
31,647
Renter Mix
35% Rent
A quiet riverside suburb.
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Nestled along the Naugatuck River just south of Waterbury, this New Haven County borough has been a working Connecticut town since its first settler built a mill on Fulling Mill Brook back in 1709. Life here moves at a steady, grounded pace, with the river as a natural backdrop and Naugatuck State Forest just beyond the southern edge of town, offering miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. Downtown has a close-knit feel, and Hartford and New Haven are each a straightforward 40-minute drive away, making it an easy base for anyone who wants breathing room without sacrificing access. The rental market offers solid variety, from traditional apartments and townhomes in established residential areas to smaller apartment communities scattered throughout the borough. Units tend to offer more square footage than you'd find closer to the coast, which is a welcome trade-off. Metro-North's Waterbury branch line also connects residents to the broader region, adding a commuter-friendly dimension to an already well-positioned location. Naugatuck's roots in rubber manufacturing once earned its main road the name Rubber Avenue, a nod to the industrial heritage that still shapes the borough's character today.
Explore the City
Naugatuck Town Green is the perfect place to relax and catch up on a book in Naugatuck.
Naugatuck was named after the Naugatuck River, which flows and courses through its landscape.
Naugatuck is a historic and thriving community packed with plenty of small town charm.
The Naugatuck Metro Station makes for easy commuting in and out of the Naugatuck neighborhood.
Cape Cod style homes pack a lot of charm into a small space in the Naugatuck neighborhood.
Walking is the preferred method of travel in the heart of downtown Naugatuck.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,402
Average: $108,948
Education
8,246
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,555
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Naugatuck has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Naugatuck, CT is $1,371 for a studio, $1,507 for one bedroom, $1,683 for two bedrooms, and $1,462 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Naugatuck has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,507/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$1,749/month
1,203 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,399/month
1,294 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Naugatuck, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
464 Students
Public
Grades K-5
272 Students
Cross Street Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Public
Grades K-5
312 Students
Public
Grades K-5
292 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
614 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,202 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hop Brook Lake
- Southford Falls State Park
- Mount Southington
- Kettletown State Park
- West Rock Ridge State Park
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.