Waterbury, Connecticut

About Waterbury

Waterbury is a mid-size city in central Connecticut, home to 115,908 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 5th largest city in Connecticut.

Officially, Waterbury is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 28.56 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,058 residents per square mile.

📰 Waterbury News Today

• Charles A. Gaudiosi of Waterbury, Connecticut | 1958 - 2026 | Obituary Chase Parkway Memorial · Aug 18
• Waterbury man accused of trafficking fentanyl, owning illegal firearm WTNH.com · Aug 18
• Appeals court upholds right to film police—but grants immunity to cops who arrested a Connecticut videographer Reason Magazine · Aug 18
• Francis "Ranny" Mulhall Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Waterbury, CT - WFSB Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Concetta “Connie” DeCarlo Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Oakville, CT - WFSB obits.pennlive.com · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Waterbury Unique

• One of the 5 largest cities in Connecticut (#5 statewide).
• Home to 8.1% of Connecticut's city-dwelling population.
• Part of the fabric of Connecticut — one of 215 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
• Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Waterbury

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Waterbury

• Amalfi's Pizza & Deli — pizza
• Freight Street Grill — breakfast
• Mary's Diner — breakfast
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Blackie's — burger
• Bliss Vybz West Indian Restaurant
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
• DaDa Deli — pizza (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chuck E. Cheese
• Mattatuck Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waterbury

• American Italian Civic Club Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Berkeley Heights Playground reviews ★
• Biblical Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Bristol Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bucks Hill Park reviews ★
• Bunker Hill Playground reviews ★
• Center Square reviews ★
• Chase Park reviews ★
• City Mills Playground reviews ★
• Earthkind Rose Trial Garden · Garden reviews ★
• East Mountain Park reviews ★
• Fairlawn Playground reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Waterbury

• ACES at Chase
• B. W. Tinker School
• Brass City Charter School
• Bucks Hill School
• Bunker Hill School
• Carrington School
• Crosby High School
• Driggs School
• Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
• Margaret M. Generali Elementary School
• Memorial Middle School
• REGIONS staff secure Waterbury
• W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
• Woodrow Wilson School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Saint Mary'S Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
• Waterbury Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Waterbury

🏘️ Nearby Communities