Living in Naugatuck, CT
Naugatuck is a borough and town in New Haven County, straddling the Naugatuck River just south of Waterbury, with a Metro-North station on the Waterbury Branch.
Naugatuck at a glance
- Median sale price
- $355,000+2.9% vs last year 383 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 40.44 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$10,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 32,116 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 16.4 sq mi 1,961 per sq mi
What it is like in Naugatuck
Naugatuck covers 16.38 square miles in New Haven County and had 32,116 residents in the facts we hold. It borders Beacon Falls, Prospect, Middlebury, Waterbury, Bethany and Oxford, and it lies on both sides of the Naugatuck River.
Settlement began in the early 1700s, and Samuel Hickox built a fulling mill on Fulling Mill Brook in 1709. The area was called Judds Meadow until 1752, then Salem Bridge, and the town was incorporated in 1844 from parts of Waterbury, Bethany and Oxford. Waterpower turned it from farmland into a mill town.
In 1892 nine rubber firms combined in Naugatuck to form the United States Rubber Company, and in 1936 company chemists introduced Naugahyde here. The Naugatuck Center Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. The village areas of Union City, Straitsville and Millville each sit on a separate road or side of the river.
The town lists fields and parks including Fairchild Park, Lewis Park, Linden Park, Cedar Park, Andrew Mountain Park, Breen Field, Legion Field, Foley Stadium and the Town Green. Hop Brook Golf Course is also in town.
The Naugatuck History Museum at the Tuttle House, 380 Church Street, is open Saturdays and closes to visitors from January through mid-March. Its exhibits cover the Revolution, the 1800s, World War II and local inventors. Jesse Camille's Restaurant on Route 63 overlooks Hop Brook.
Getting around from Naugatuck
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 44 min | 32 |
| New Haven | 29 min | 18 |
| Stamford | 64 min | 48 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 118 min | 83 |
| Boston | 167 min | 133 |
| Providence | 141 min | 108 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 68 min | 47 |
Rail stations nearby
- Naugatuck 0.3 mi Metro-North
- Beacon Falls 3.3 mi Metro-North
- Waterbury 4.6 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Route 8 runs along the Naugatuck Valley to Waterbury, Derby, Torrington and Bridgeport, Route 63 heads south toward New Haven, and Route 68 runs toward Durham. By car, New Haven is 29 minutes (18 miles), Hartford 44 minutes (32 miles), Stamford 64 minutes (48 miles) and Bradley Airport 68 minutes (47 miles). New York City (Midtown) is 118 minutes (83 miles).
Naugatuck station is on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. Beacon Falls station is 3.3 miles away and Waterbury station 4.6 miles. CTDOT began building a replacement Naugatuck station south of the current one in July 2025, as part of upgrades to every Waterbury Branch station.
Schools in Naugatuck
9 public schools in Naugatuck School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 5
- Andrew Avenue
- Hop Brook
- Maple Hill
- Salem
- Western
Middle 3
- City Hill
- Cross Street Intermediate
- Hillside Intermediate
High school 1
- Naugatuck High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Naugatuck School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Naugatuck
Open Naugatuck in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Sit-down American restaurant on Route 63 beside Hop Brook, with a dining room, outdoor grove and catering.
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Coffee shop on Church Street serving espresso drinks along with locally made muffins, brownies and cookies.
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Restaurant and bar serving lunch and dinner in the restored 1910 Naugatuck train station building.
Things to do and see 1
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Local history museum with rooms on the Revolution, the 1800s, World War II and the town's inventors and industries.
Parks, preserves and trails 20
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Naugatuck housing market
Over the last 12 months, 383 homes sold in Naugatuck with a median sale price of $355,000 and a median of 18 days on market. There are 58 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $217 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 2.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.8 months.
Naugatuck's town-wide property tax rate is 40.44 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,000 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Naugatuck
What is the median home price in Naugatuck, CT?
The median sale price in Naugatuck is $355,000, based on 383 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Naugatuck, CT?
Naugatuck's town-wide property tax rate is 40.44 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Naugatuck, CT from Hartford?
Naugatuck is about 32 miles and a 44-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Naugatuck, CT from New York City?
Naugatuck is about 83 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 118-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Naugatuck, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Naugatuck (Metro-North) about 0.3 miles from the center of Naugatuck. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Naugatuck, CT?
Naugatuck has about 32,116 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 16.4 square miles.
How many public schools are in Naugatuck, CT?
Naugatuck has 9 public schools in Naugatuck School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Naugatuck, CT?
There are 58 homes for sale in Naugatuck right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Naugatuck?
Yes. Naugatuck station is on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch. CTDOT began building a new station south of the current one in July 2025.
How far is Naugatuck from New Haven?
It is 18 miles and about 29 minutes by car.
Which highways serve Naugatuck?
Route 8 follows the Naugatuck Valley, Route 63 runs toward New Haven and Route 68 runs toward Durham.
Which towns border Naugatuck?
Beacon Falls, Prospect, Middlebury, Waterbury, Bethany and Oxford.
Is there a museum in Naugatuck?
The Naugatuck History Museum at the Tuttle House, 380 Church Street, is open Saturdays and closes from January through mid-March.
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