Waterbury
The town green and the great outdoors
The Downtown Waterbury Historic District is the city’s commercial and cultural hub. It extends outward from Waterbury Green, the original town commons dating back to Waterbury’s founding in 1686. The Green is a popular spot for relaxation and play in the heart of the bustling city, with historical monuments along its circuitous walking paths. A little further from downtown is East Mountain Park, where visitors will find a playground, a picnic pavilion, a basketball court, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and two tennis courts. Next to East Mountain Park is the East Mountain Golf Course, a public 18-hole course that is challenging to both the novice and the seasoned golfer.
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Cultural venues make the arts accessible
Just down the street from Waterbury Green is the City Youth Theater, a nonprofit dedicated to the arts through workshops, classes, summer camps and productions starring elementary through middle school-aged actors. Waterbury is also home to the Palace Theater, a widely hailed performance venue. In addition to hosting such luminaries as Harry Houdini, Frank Sinatra and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Palace Theater is the first North American venue where Freddy Mercury asked whether this was "real life" or "just fantasy." On February 14, 1975, Queen performed their new song, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” for the first time in the United States.Waterbury Green is surrounded by historical buildings, including the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, dedicated in 1928 and modeled after the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Across the street is St. John’s Episcopal Church, built in 1873. Adjacent to Waterbury Green is the Mattatuck Museum, featuring a comprehensive collection of artwork and other cultural artifacts that reflect the history of the Naugatuck Valley and the artists of Connecticut.
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Rowhouses, condos and colonials
The median price of real estate in Waterbury hovers around $295,000, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $215 per square foot. Buyers will find both condominiums and detached single-family homes. A two-bedroom/two-bathroom condominium can start at $100,000, and prices can go up to $240,000 for a three-bedroom/two-bathroom. In the single-family home market, a three-bedroom/one-bathroom rowhouse built in 1917 can sell for $145,000 and a three-bedroom/three-bathroom colonial-style home can cost up to $554,000.
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Dining and shopping at Brass Mill Center and beyond
Shoppers in Waterbury will find a variety of retailers inside Brass Mill Center, including Burlington, JCPenney and Foot Locker. Visitors to Brass Mill Center can also take time out to visit the video game arcade inside Wow Family Entertainment Center, romp on the indoor playground or get a manicure at Nail Studio. Target is located in the northern part of town for any home necessities, and the local Stop & Shop handles residents’ grocery shopping needs.For dining out, locals head to Los Garcia Mexican Fusion, where the tacos al pastor are a runaway favorite. For a little more upscale dining, Diorio serves Italian cuisine, with one reviewer saying that while the food overall is excellent, the vodka sauce alone is worth the trip. And for old-fashioned New Haven-style pizza (or “apizza” as it’s known locally), Domenick and Pia Downtown Pizzeria is a must.
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Waterbury schools and private options
The Waterbury School District earns an overall grade of C from Niche. B. W. Tinker Elementary, North End Middle and Wilby High School all earn a C-minus. In addition to taking a rigorous academic curriculum, students at Wilby High School can participate in more than 15 school-sponsored clubs and activities. A career readiness program enables students to pursue internships and other professional development with area businesses. There are also several highly rated private schools in the area, including The Taft School, which earns an A-plus rating from Niche.
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A loaded events calendar
Despite the abundance of urban amenities in Waterbury, the city keeps its feeling of small-town charm, partly through a multitude of events throughout the year. From smaller events like workshops and storytime for kids at the Mattatuck Museum to larger events like the annual Greek Fest or the Rotary Club’s Not Quite Independence Day parade, residents here enjoy getting together to celebrate. “We have a lot of different celebrations, traditions and events here, making it a very vibrant and dynamic area,” says Svedrovic.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Adriana Morrell
Adriana Morrell
Higgins Group Real Estate
(475) 239-2943
211 Total Sales
1 in Waterbury
$165,000 Price
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Tammy Edwards
Tammy Edwards
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 271-2957
48 Total Sales
1 in Waterbury
$310,000 Price
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Kristopher Tramont
Kristopher Tramont
Real Broker CT, LLC
(959) 949-1560
317 Total Sales
1 in Waterbury
$330,000 Price
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Omar Harper
Omar Harper
Epique Realty
(845) 209-1064
186 Total Sales
2 in Waterbury
$300K - $390K Price Range
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Jennifer D'Amato
Jennifer D'Amato
Real Broker CT, LLC
(475) 224-4727
138 Total Sales
1 in Waterbury
$320,000 Price
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Michael Vasquez
Michael Vasquez
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(914) 483-3731
12 Total Sales
1 in Waterbury
$480,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Maeve's Dreamland
Peterson Park
Woodtick Recreation Department
Whittemore Glen State Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Lakewood Park
Fairlawn Playground
East Mountain Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Waterbury | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Waterbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waterbury, Wolcott sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Waterbury, Wolcott over the last 12 months is $375,615, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$594,950
Median Sale Price
$375,615
Median Single Family Sale Price
$609,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$447,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
434
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
17,981
Number of Homes for Sale
51
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,536
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,972
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,103
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
683
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 2pm
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 2pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
63,490
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,591
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,475
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
25.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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