Question 1

Is New London, CT or Waterbury, CT cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

New London, CT is cheaper. The median home price in New London, CT is approximately $220,300 and in Waterbury, CT it is approximately $264,000 — a difference of $43,700.

Question 2

Is New London, CT or Waterbury, CT safer?

Accepted Answer

New London, CT scores higher on safety. New London, CT has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Waterbury, CT has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is New London, CT or Waterbury, CT more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Waterbury, CT is more walkable. New London, CT has a Walk Score of 18/100 and Waterbury, CT has a Walk Score of 26/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, New London, CT or Waterbury, CT?

Accepted Answer

New London, CT has higher-rated schools. New London, CT has a school rating of 7.3/10 and Waterbury, CT has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 5

Should I live in New London, CT or Waterbury, CT?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	New London, CT	Waterbury, CT
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$220K ✓ Lower price	$264K
Median Rent	$1K	$645 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$56K ✓ Higher income	$15K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	18/100	26/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	14/100	32/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	25/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	67 min	35 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools	6.9/10
Best for	families with school needsstudents at local high schoolsremote workers with a car	Budget‑conscious rentersRetirees seeking low cost of livingPeople who commute to nearby cities

New London, CT vs Waterbury, CT

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