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Naugatuck

Pop. 31,800·36th most expensive in Connecticut·Naugatuck rents are up 11.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,005/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
+8.2%
vs US Median
+$40
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Naugatuck · $2,005
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,005/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$80,000/yr
Local median income
$96,324/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Naugatuck's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,590/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,060/yr
At $2,005/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, +8.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Naugatuck, CT is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,800
Median income
$96,324
Median age
39.8
Renters
32.2%
Age distribution
19.9%
22.9%
27%
14.5%
15.6%
Under 1819.9%
18–3422.9%
35–5427%
55–6414.5%
65+15.6%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
12.7%
17.4%
White65.1%
Black12.7%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian3.7%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
30.4%
28.4%
32.2%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+32.2%
Housing tenure
67.8%
32.2%
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Naugatuck, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,900 → $96,324
up 10.8%
Population
31,586 → 31,800
up 0.7%
Renter share
32.1% → 32.2%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 32.2%
+0.1 pts
Median age
40.7 → 39.8
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Naugatuck, CT now reports about $96,324, up from $86,900 in 2021.

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Naugatuck rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Naugatuck. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Naugatuck, CT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Naugatuck is $2,005/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,590/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,950/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($96,324/yr), Naugatuck ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Naugatuck an affordable city for renters?

Naugatuck is considered affordable for renters. At $2,005/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($96,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Naugatuck falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Naugatuck?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,005/mo in Naugatuck. The local median household income is $96,324/yr, meaning the typical Naugatuck household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Naugatuck?

Rent in Naugatuck has increased 11.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Naugatuck rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Naugatuck is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #36 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,005/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Naugatuck?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Naugatuck ($2,005/mo): Waterbury ($1,554/mo), Seymour ($1,799/mo), Ansonia ($1,859/mo).

What percentage of Naugatuck residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.2% of Naugatuck households are renters, while 67.8% are owner-occupied. Naugatuck leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Naugatuck rent compare to the national average?

Naugatuck's median rent of $2,005/mo is $40 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #36 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,005/mo, rent takes ~25% of Naugatuck's median household income ($96,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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