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Waterbury

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    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C
    3. Housing
      grade C minus
    4. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    5. Good for Families
      grade C+
    6. Diversity
      grade A+
    7. Jobs
      grade C
    8. Weather
      grade C+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    12. Commute
      grade B+

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    Waterbury is a with a population of 113,783. Waterbury is in New Haven County. Living in Waterbury offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Waterbury there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Waterbury and residents tend to be liberal.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $140,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,042
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      193.9
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      14.1
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      40.5
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      141
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      313.8
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,028.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      531.4
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      national  11%

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