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Explore the life in Waterbury based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Waterbury
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Waterbury
3. Crime In Waterbury
4. Cost of Living In Waterbury
5. Gender In Waterbury
6. Household Income For Waterbury
7. Education In Waterbury
8. Race & Ethnicity In Waterbury

Waterbury is a city in Connecticut state in USA with a population of 107841 residents.. The poverty rate of Waterbury is 21.3%, which is 52% higher than national average. The typical household in Waterbury earns $46329 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 53.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Waterbury, only 80% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Waterbury remained 9.3%, which is 98% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Waterbury, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Waterbury is 104, which is 4% higher than national average. Median home value in Waterbury is $132700 , which is 42% lower than national average. While median income in Waterbury remained $46329, which is 31% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing70%

Affordability60%

Safety50%

Amenities95%

Diversity100%

Education50%

Commute70%

The overall crime rate in Waterbury, Connecticut is 29% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Waterbury is 4% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Waterbury is 35% higher than national average. You have 1 in 270 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 38 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Connecticut	5	8	6	9	4
In USA	855	840	1035	973	175

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Connecticut	5	5	4	7	3
In USA	872	212	256	1087	938