Waterford, CT

Waterford, CT is a lovely town southeast of Hartford filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Harkness Memorial State Park showcasing its distinctive landscape or Waterford Canal great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Artisans Showcase Offering lots of entertainment every June. Small-city complex - Eastern Connecticut along the Long Island Sound to 15 miles north along the Thames River.

State: Connecticut
County: New London County
Metro Area: Norwich-New London Metro Area
City: Waterford

Zip Codes: 06385 06375
Cost of Living: 6.8% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 7 ft above sea level

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Pros
Central location
Historic interest
Attractive setting

Cons
Harsh winters
Some urban decay
Weak job growth

What Bert Has To Say About Norwich-New London Metro Area

New London is located where the broad Thames River empties into the Long Island Sound. Norwich lies about 13 miles upriver. New London has a rich maritime history and is now home to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Norwich is an early industrial center, where the first paper and iron nails were made in the mid-1700’s. Both cities remain fairly industrial but have modestly attractive downtown cores with areas of historic buildings. New London is also home to two small colleges.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Waterford is 7.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Waterford jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Waterford's cost of living is 6.8% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Waterford's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Waterford, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, New London county remained very strongly Democratic, 56.9% to 40.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Waterford's population is 19,558 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Waterford is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.4%.

SCHOOLS

Waterford public schools spend $24,920 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.1 students per teacher in Waterford. More Education

Waterford Rankings

#13	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#17	Best Green Cities
#67	2005 Best Places to Live
#93	America's Migraine Hot Spots

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Housing Market in Waterford

It's a good time to buy in Waterford. Home Appreciation is up 11.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Waterford is .

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Reviews for Waterford 1 Reviews

Waterford, CT - 5/21/2009
As a former resident, former Board of Education president, former Economic Development Commission president, I must say Waterford is a great place to live. It had the... Read More

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06385 06375

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