Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $325,149 (it was $150,400 in 2000)
Waterford:
$325,149
CT:
$347,200
Mean prices in 2022:all housing units: $336,024; detached houses: $358,368; townhouses or other attached units: $232,367; in 2-unit structures: $294,123; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $234,423; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $212,293; mobile homes: $38,564; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $86,722March 2022 cost of living index in Waterford: 112.0 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Waterford, Connecticut as of April 26, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Waterford is 2,169 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
Crime rates in Waterford by year
Type
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Murders (per 100,000)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
1 (5.1)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
Rapes (per 100,000)
3 (16.0)
4 (20.5)
1 (5.1)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
10 (51.3)
9 (46.4)
10 (52.0)
2 (10.5)
3 (15.8)
4 (21.3)
1 (5.4)
0 (0.0)
1 (5.1)
Robberies (per 100,000)
11 (58.5)
5 (25.6)
1 (5.1)
7 (35.8)
6 (30.7)
10 (51.3)
9 (46.4)
7 (36.4)
7 (36.8)
0 (0.0)
1 (5.3)
0 (0.0)
2 (10.6)
2 (10.2)
Assaults (per 100,000)
32 (170.1)
39 (199.8)
50 (255.7)
23 (117.8)
31 (158.6)
23 (117.9)
39 (201.0)
24 (124.8)
21 (110.3)
7 (37.0)
3 (15.9)
2 (10.7)
9 (47.9)
2 (10.2)
Burglaries (per 100,000)
55 (292.4)
58 (297.2)
48 (245.5)
55 (281.6)
73 (373.6)
39 (200.0)
30 (154.6)
46 (239.1)
15 (78.8)
9 (47.5)
9 (47.8)
20 (107.2)
14 (74.5)
14 (71.6)
Thefts (per 100,000)
545 (2,898)
441 (2,260)
437 (2,235)
456 (2,335)
431 (2,206)
396 (2,030)
370 (1,907)
378 (1,965)
383 (2,012)
334 (1,764)
184 (978.1)
167 (894.8)
181 (962.6)
186 (950.7)
Auto thefts (per 100,000)
9 (47.9)
4 (20.5)
5 (25.6)
10 (51.2)
7 (35.8)
5 (25.6)
14 (72.1)
20 (104.0)
12 (63.0)
2 (10.6)
6 (31.9)
20 (107.2)
5 (26.6)
12 (61.3)
Arson (per 100,000)
0 (0.0)
3 (15.4)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
2 (10.3)
0 (0.0)
1 (5.2)
2 (10.5)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
1 (5.3)
2 (10.2)
City-Data.com crime index
204.5
176.9
165.4
161.8
158.2
177.2
184.1
181.1
132.6
94.8
66.8
58.3
58.6
57.1
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.7. This is about average.
City:
65.7
U.S.:
72.6
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.5. This is about average.Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
33.5
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.6. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
12.6
U.S.:
19.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.58. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
6.58
U.S.:
8.11
Tornado activity:
Waterford-area historical tornado activity is below Connecticut state average. It is 52% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.4 miles away from the Waterford town center injured 40 peopleand causedbetween $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.
On 8/21/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.1 miles away from the town center injured 8 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Waterford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 211.6 miles away from the city center On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 232.0 miles away from Waterford center On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 230.7 miles away from Waterford center On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 150.8 miles away from the city center On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 183.0 miles away from the city center On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 172.5 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in New London County (22) is greater than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12 Emergencies Declared: 10
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Blizzards: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Main business address for: WATERFORD GAMING LLC (SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION).
Hospitals and medical centers in Waterford:
VNA OF SOUTHEASTERN CT INC (403 N FRONTAGE ROAD)
BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE (301 ROPE FERRY RD)
GREENTREE MANOR NURSING AND REHA (4 GREENTREE DR)
NEW LONDON REHAB AND CARE OF WATERFORD (88 CLARK LANE)
Amtrak stations near Waterford:
3 miles: NEW LONDON (27 WATER ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
10 miles: MYSTIC (RTE. 1) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
12 miles: FOXWOOD CASINO (LEDYARD, ROUTE 2) - Bus Station
Nuclear power plants:
Millstone 1. General Electric Co.Ebasco. General Electric Co.Northeast Utilities. Boiling Water Reactor (BWR). Net Output: 660 MWe. Operable. Initial criticality: 10/1970. Commercial start: 03/1971..
Millstone 2. General Electric Co.Bechtel Corp.Combustion Engineering. Inc.Northeast Utilities. Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR). Net Output: 875 MWe. Operable. Initial criticality: 10/1975. Commercial start: 12/1975..
Millstone 3. General Electric Co.Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.Westinghouse Electric Corp.Northeast Utilities. Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR). Net Output: 1149 MWe. Operable. Initial criticality: 01/1986. Commercial start: 04/1986..
Notable locations in Waterford: Waterford Historical Society Colonial Village (A), Stenger Farm (B), Waterford Fire Marshal's Office (C), Waterford Town Hall (D), Waterford Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attraction: Blue Anchor Motel (563 Boston Post Road).
Hotels: Rodeway Inn Waterford (211 Parkway North), Blue Anchor Motel (563 Boston Post Road), Camp View Motor Court (334 Rope Ferry Road).
Courts: Waterford Town - Administrative Departments- Town Hall- Probate Court (15 Rope Ferry), Connecticut State - Judicial Branch- Geographical Areas Ga Criminal-Motor Vehicle- (978 Hartford Turnpike).
Birthplace of: Billy Gardner - Baseball player and coach, Richard Primus - Rhodes scholar.
New London County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Waterford and their reported violations in the past:
WATERFORD WPCA (Address: 28 Niantic River Road , Population served: 16,578, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-11-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-11-2006), St Public Notif received (NOV-02-2006)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-11-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-11-2006), St Public Notif received (NOV-02-2006)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2005), St Public Notif requested (APR-11-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-11-2006)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2005)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2005)
8 routine major monitoring violations
One minor monitoring violation
14 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:
2.4 people
Connecticut:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This town:
66.6%
Whole state:
66.3%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:
5.8%
Whole state:
6.6%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:
4.3%
Whole state:
7.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:
2.4%
Whole state:
3.9%
People in group quarters in Waterford in 2010:
289 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
48 people in group homes intended for adults
35 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
33 people in college/university student housing
30 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
2 people in other noninstitutional facilities
People in group quarters in Waterford in 2000:
535 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
364 people in nursing homes
46 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
20 people in other group homes
3 people in religious group quarters
Banks with branches in Waterford (2011 data):
Liberty Bank: Quaker Hill Branch at Route 32, branch established on 1978/01/20; Waterford Branch at 165 Boston Post Road, branch established on 1963/04/19. Info updated 2011/01/06: Bank assets: $3,394.1 mil, Deposits: $2,747.0 mil, headquarters in Middletown, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 43 total offices
People's United Bank: Waterford Stop & Shop Branch at 117 Boston Post Rd, branch established on 1997/06/01; Broad Street Branch at 716 Broad Street Extension, branch established on 1985/08/19. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
Chelsea Groton Bank: Waterford Branch at 157 Boston Post Road, branch established on 1997/01/13. Info updated 2010/06/21: Bank assets: $836.6 mil, Deposits: $688.4 mil, headquarters in Norwich, CT, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 14 total offices
Bank of America, National Association: Waterford Branch at 68 Boston Post Road, branch established on 1977/07/11. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
RBS Citizens, National Association: Waterford Branch at 117 Boston Post Road, branch established on 1964/09/14. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
Webster Bank, National Association: Waterford Branch at 124 Boston Post Road, branch established on 2006/10/16. Info updated 2008/12/23: Bank assets: $18,674.3 mil, Deposits: $13,861.5 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 167 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation
Religion statistics for Waterford, CT (based on New London County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
84,765
34
Mainline Protestant
18,993
79
Evangelical Protestant
9,320
75
Other
5,022
32
Black Protestant
2,594
10
Orthodox
2,456
4
None
150,905
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 48
Here:
1.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:
2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
New London County:
0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:
0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 36
This county:
1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:
1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
New London County:
3.22 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:
2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 264
New London County:
10.01 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:
9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:
7.6%
State:
7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:
22.4%
Connecticut:
21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
New London County:
16.5%
State:
15.8%
6.16% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($81,025 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.16%
Connecticut average:
5.79%
0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($359 average AGI)
New London County:
0.04%
Connecticut average:
0.02%
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 52. The highest number of reported fires - 88 took place in 2007, and the least - 2 in 2003. The data has a declining trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (44.8%), and Structure Fires (31.2%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Waterford, CT
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#100 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
#16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
#28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
#28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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#66 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"