What is the rental vacancy rate in Waterbury, CT?
The rental vacancy rate in Waterbury, CT is 6.7% (±1.4 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.9% (±0.9 points).
4,293 (±527) homes, 8.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Waterbury, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.7% in 2015–2019 to 6.7% in 2020–2024 (0.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.7% (±1.4 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.9% (±0.9 points)
- Vacant homes
- 4,293 (±527)
Vacancy in Waterbury against Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Waterbury | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.3% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 4,293 (±527) | 12,435 (±925) | 107,815 (±3,242) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Waterbury, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (4.3%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Waterbury
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury | — | 6.7% (±1.4 points) | — |
| Oakville | 3.5 mi | 7.2% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolcott | 4.3 mi | 3.3% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Naugatuck | 4.9 mi | 3.5% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlebury | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown (community) | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown | 5.7 mi | 9.1% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 7.5 mi | 2.0% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plymouth, CT (2.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watertown | 9.1% (±8.8 points) |
| 2 | Waterbury | 6.7% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 | Shelton | 3.6% (±3.3 points) |
| 4 | Naugatuck | 3.5% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ansonia | 3.3% (±2.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Wolcott | 3.3% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Cheshire | 3.2% (±4.5 points) |
| 8 | Bristol | 2.3% (±1.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Waterbury
Is it hard to find a rental in Waterbury?
The rental vacancy rate in Waterbury, CT is 6.7% (±1.4 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Waterbury tighter than it was?
In Waterbury, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.7% in 2015–2019 to 6.7% in 2020–2024 (0.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Waterbury?
An estimated 4,293 (±527) housing units, 8.6% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Waterbury town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:80070, in state:09 county:140).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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