Waterbury-Shelton
Connecticut · Ranked #162 of 373 metros
80Affordable
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Housing in Waterbury-Shelton costs 4.02× the median income, below the national average of 4.5×. The median home price is $327K and median rent is $1,298/month. Waterbury-Shelton ranks #162 of 373 metros for affordability.
Median Home Price
🏠$327K
Need $97K income
Median Rent
🔑$1,298
Need $52K income
Building Permits
🔨317
annual
Median Income
💰$81K
Pop: 457,553
Rent Burden
⚠️27.8%
of renters paying >30%
Homeownership
🏡68.0%
Rent Burden
vs. National Average
Key Facts vs. National Average
| Metric | Waterbury-Shelton | National |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Income Ratio | 4.02x | 6.1x |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% | 31.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.0% | 65.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | 0% | +2.8% |
| Mortgage Denial Rate | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Eviction Rate | 0.0% | 3.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026)
Section 8 voucher payment standards
Studio$1,246/mo
1 Bedroom$1,445/mo
2 Bedroom$1,788/mo
3 Bedroom$2,210/mo
4 Bedroom$2,608/mo