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Naugatuck, CT


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Naugatuck, Connecticut

Introduction to Naugatuck, Connecticut

Naugatuck, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 5 miles S of Waterbury, Connecticut and 70 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is part of the Waterbury metropolitan statistical area. About 30,989 people live in Naugatuck.

Naugatuck History

This town was originally settled in by Europeans in1701. It began as a farming community, but with the Industrial Revolution the area developed into a mill town. The chief product manufactured in Naugatuck was rubber. Other things, ranging from needles and common pins to candy bars, gradually began to be produced in Naugatuck as well. However, due to the decline of the American manufacturing industry towards the end of 20th century, the town turned into a bedroom community.

Naugatuck and nearby Attractions

  • Quassy Amusement Park
  • Timexpo Museum
  • Mattatuck Museum
  • Railroad Museum of New England
  • Southford Falls State Park
  • Mount Southington

Things To Do In Naugatuck

Opportunities for recreational activities in Naugatuck include museums, golf courses and public parks. There are some excellent museums in the area where one can learn about the region's history and culture. For outdoor recreation, one can visit the golf courses and parks in and around the town.

Naugatuck Transportation

The Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport offers air transportation facilities.

Naugatuck Higher Education

Naugatuck Valley Community College, Quinnipiac University, Yale University and Southern Connecticut State University are nearby.

High Points

Naugatuck strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Naugatuck Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Naugatuck Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Naugatuck Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Naugatuck, CT

Comparing Naugatuck to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population65
Age of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use21
Walking and Biking to Work12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents66
People Living Alone51
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Housing Recently Built49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime105
Low Property Crime96

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