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Waterford, CT
Census-designated place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
3,304
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,750
ZIP codes
0
Waterford and its ZIP codes
Waterford at a glance
- Waterford is about 2.3 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,156, 24% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,900 (23% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,668 a month.
Local data for Waterford, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterford, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,156
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,668/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (521), Irish Americans (451), Ecuadorian Americans (226).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Waterford.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,404
128,313 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,845
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Waterford, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterford, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
843
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,137
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 23°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterford, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Waterford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LondonCity | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| GrotonCity | 3.1 mi | 3.1 |
| NianticCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Gales FerryCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Poquonock BridgeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Groton Long PointBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| NoankCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Oxoboxo RiverCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.3 |
| Old MysticCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.3 |
| MysticCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Fishers Island, NYCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.1 |
| StoningtonBorough | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MashantucketCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| FenwickBorough | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterford, CT in?
- Waterford is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Waterford, CT?
- About 3,304 people live in Waterford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterford?
- Nearby places include New London (1.6 mi), Groton (3.1 mi), Niantic (3.9 mi), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (4.2 mi), Long Hill (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023