Stuart, FL vs Waterbury, CT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Waterbury
71.6
#970 nationally
Stuart leads in median household income ($61,878 vs $51,451). Stuart leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 27.6 min). Waterbury leads in cost of living index (102 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stuart, FL | Waterbury, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1563) | 71.6 (#970) |
| Population | 19,430 | 114,990 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,621 | $287,970 |
| Median Household Income | $61,878 | $51,451 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Waterbury has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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C-
71.6 Score
Waterbury, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$287,970
Population
114,990
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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