Waterford, CT

Living in Waterford

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 19
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 99
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Schools 26
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Residents

3k Population +301 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
47% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over16%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black5%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income -$766 (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$198k Median Home Value -$14k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$946 Median Monthly Rent +$178 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas5%
Utility gas4%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waterford

United States45
Connecticut25
Norwich Metro Area17
New London County17

Property Crime in Waterford

United States48
Connecticut28
Norwich Metro Area17
New London County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 9
Feb 32 3 9
Mar 38 4 5
Apr 48 4 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waterford

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waterford, CT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Waterford, CT

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St Joseph School
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Waterford, CT

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Mitchell College
2 miles, SE
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Connecticut College
3 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waterford, CT

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Westerly Hospital
16 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Waterford, CT

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