City of

Waterbury

Connecticut
waterburyct.org
235 Grand Street, 06702
Phone: (203) 597-3444
Mayor: Paul Pernerewski

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population115,908
Median Household Income (2022)$85,709
Per Capita Income (2022)$28,723
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate40.90%
Median Home Value (2023)$185,400
Median Rent (2023)$1,180
Total Households (2025)45,962

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$5,694,242,598
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$10,179,969,629
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$17,271.30
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)44.98
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$219,472,123.27
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$28,117,984.52
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$21,310,663.41
Total Tax Levy$268,900,771.20
Tiered PILOT$9,118,074.72
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$13,005,170.09
Supplemental Revenue Sharing$5,582,559
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$2,637,435
Town Aid Road$1,485,459.26
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$2025721.43
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$9,935,497
Education Cost Sharing$201,118,542
Adult Education$1,926,224
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$2,563,627
Total State Grants$249,370,718.40
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List28.90%

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor-Council
CEO Term Length4
Take Office DateDecember 1
City Hall of Waterbury

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Known as the “Brass City,” Waterbury is a community built on history, resilience, and progress. Nestled in the heart of Connecticut, our city offers the perfect balance of rich cultural heritage, thriving neighborhoods, and opportunities for the future. From our beautiful parks and historic landmarks to our vibrant arts and dining scenes, Waterbury is a place where tradition and innovation meet. Whether you are here to visit, work, or make your home, you will find a city that values connection, celebrates community spirit, and looks forward with confidence and determination. We invite you to explore all that Waterbury has to offer and experience firsthand the warmth and energy that make our city such a welcoming place.

Geography

CountyNew Haven
Council of Government (COG)Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG)
Area (sq. miles)28.9 mi²
Public Roads-Town295.16

Representation

US Congressional District5
State Senate Districts15
State House68
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