What is the rental yield in Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury, Connecticut?

The gross yield in Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury, Connecticut is 6.7. That comes with prices about 14% above the city median and 6% below the state median, plus a 21.5% increase over the past year. The Red Flag score is 58.

How does Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury, Connecticut compare to Waterbury?

Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury, Connecticut is priced about 14% above Waterbury. It also has a gross yield of 6.7, prices up 21.5% over the past year, walkability of 49, education in the 6th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 58.

What are the walkability and school metrics in Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury, Connecticut?

Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury, Connecticut has walkability of 49 and education in the 6th percentile. Those scores sit alongside a gross yield of 6.7, prices about 14% above the city median and 6% below the state median, and a Red Flag score of 58.

Neighborhood

Walnut-Orange-Walsh

Waterbury, Connecticut US

Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury, Connecticut is a value-priced market with a gross yield of 6.7 and prices about 14% above the city median but 6% below the state median. Prices are up 21.5% over the past year, which is the clearest strength, while the Red Flag score of 58 suggests higher risk than the other neighborhoods listed. Walkability is 49, and education is in the 6th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

5.13 mi²

ZIP Code

06705

County

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

State

Connecticut

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$304,909

YoY+21.5%

Gross Rental Yield

6.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

58 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

6 / 100

Limited · better than 6% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Walnut-Orange-Walsh Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$304,909	+21.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$219/sqft	+17.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,607/mo	-1.9%
Gross Rental Yield	6.2%	—
Liquidity Score	24 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	53	-14.5%

Is Walnut-Orange-Walsh Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Connecticut crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

58 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane100Very High

Flood80Very High

Earthquake60High

Strong Wind60High

Tornado40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Connecticut averaged 15.0 crimes and 1.4 violent per 1,000 residents (-11.7% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 6.2%

Appreciating market — +21.5% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 53 homes sold last period

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Walnut-Orange-Walsh's live DistrictScore metrics.

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Walnut-Orange-Walsh Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Connecticut-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Connecticut Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	15.0	1.4	-11.7%
2023	17.2	1.5	+3.8%
2022	16.6	1.5	-1.4%
2021	16.9	1.7	-1.6%
2020	17.5	1.8	+7.8%
2019	16.2	1.9	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Walnut-Orange-Walsh inherits the Connecticut figures.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)0.0 kmVery High

Point-source screening near Walnut-Orange-Walsh: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

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Walkability & Amenities in Walnut-Orange-Walsh

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

49

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

6

Grocery

9

Dining

17

Schools

1

Universities

2

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

7

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Walnut-Orange-Walsh's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Walnut-Orange-Walsh vs Waterbury vs Connecticut

How Walnut-Orange-Walsh benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Walnut-Orange-Walsh, the median sale price sits about 14% above the median for Waterbury neighborhoods and about 8% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 6.2%, against 6.0% for Waterbury neighborhoods and 6.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 21.5%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Waterbury neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Walnut-Orange-Walsh	$219/sqft	6.2%	24
Waterbury	$192/sqft	6.0%	27
Connecticut	$237/sqft	6.0%	20

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Connecticut tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.36% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 6.99%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: graduated, with a high-value surcharge over $2.5M.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Mansion-style surcharge: an extra 2.25% on the price portion above $2.5M.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Walnut-Orange-Walsh Real Estate FAQ

Walnut-Orange-Walsh, Waterbury, Connecticut shows a mixed profile. It has a gross yield of 6.7 and prices up 21.5% over the past year, but the Red Flag score is 58. Prices are about 14% above the city median and 6% below the state median.

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