Naugatuck

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Naugatuck, CT

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A quiet riverside suburb.

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Naugatuck is a fairly large borough on the south side of Waterbury. The Naugatuck River runs through the center of town, and much of the community activity can be found near its banks. The MTA’s Waterbury line provides residents with rail service around the area, and Hartford and New Haven are each only about forty minutes away by car. In addition to the numerous public parks around the borough, Naugatuck State Forest sits just south of town, providing a huge natural playground perfect for hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and hunting.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Naugatuck, CT is $1,293 for a studio, $1,450 for one bedroom, $1,398 for two bedrooms, and $1,433 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Naugatuck has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,450/month
801 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Western School

Public

Grades K-4

272 Students

6
out of 10

Maple Hill School

Public

Grades K-4

453 Students

5
out of 10

Andrew Avenue School

Public

Grades K-4

239 Students

5
out of 10

Cross Street Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

331 Students

4
out of 10

Hop Brook Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

328 Students

4
out of 10

City Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

635 Students

4
out of 10

Hillside Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

Rating Unavailable

Naugatuck High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,288 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

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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