Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Ball Pond is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 2,623. Residents earn $142,727 per year, which is 90% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ball Pond receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Ball Pond stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ball Pond is $142,727, which is significantly higher than the national average — 90% above $75,149. This places Ball Pond among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ball Pond is $372,900, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,823 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ball Pond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $142,727 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,903 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,299 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,316 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,328 |
| County GDP | $5,494M |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Healthcare | 245 |
| Retail | 298 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,245 |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.55% |
| Commute Time | 39.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $372,900 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $454 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 113.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,823 |
| 57% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,245 |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.55% |
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 245 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 788 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4617°N, 73.5268°W |
| County FIPS | 36079 |
Winner: Republican by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,321/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 245 |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Retail Stores | 298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 39.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |