Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 09140

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population454,969
Household income$86,191
Unemployment3.6%
Life expectancyNot available

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 454,969 residents and ranks #4 by population among Connecticut county equivalents. Median household income is $86,191. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%. Its clearest relative strength is median home value. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Connecticut

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#4 of 9
Smallest county454,969 residentsCapitol Planning Region

Relocation guide

Moving to Naugatuck Valley Planning Region: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median home value.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $317,700 median home value and $1,330/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,191, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and uninsured. College attainment is 33.8%.

Potential advantages

  • Median home value: $317,700, rank #2 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
  • Median gross rent: $1,330/mo, rank #3 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
  • Uninsured: 6.4%, rank #7 of 9 available Connecticut counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Median household income: $86,191, rank #9 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Unemployment rate: 3.6%, rank #8 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.8%, rank #8 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Connecticut

Rank and range use only counties in Connecticut with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $86,191

$86,191; below the state county median of $90,589.

State rank #9 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $317,700

$317,700; below the state county median of $335,600.

State rank #2 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,330/mo

$1,330/mo; below the state county median of $1,411/mo.

State rank #3 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 3.6%

3.6%; above the state county median of 3.1%.

State rank #8 of 9 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 33.8%

33.8%; below the state county median of 41.7%.

State rank #8 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Poor or fair health 15.8%

15.8%; above the state county median of 15.4%.

State rank #8 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 6.4%

6.4%; above the state county median of 5.8%.

State rank #7 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 269 residents

1 per 269 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 232 residents.

State rank #8 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region FAQ

Is Naugatuck Valley Planning Region a good place to live?

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and uninsured. College attainment is 33.8%.

What should I know before moving to Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $317,700 median home value and $1,330/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,191, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 454,969 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 09140; the parent state FIPS is 09.

What is the median household income in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?

The ACS median household income is $86,191.

How much does housing cost in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?

Housing benchmarks are $317,700 median home value and $1,330/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,191, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%.

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Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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