Ball Pond, CT

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.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,623 Population 2,321/sq mi density
$142,727 Median Income $50,903 per capita
$372,900 Home Value
$1,823 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$142,727 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$372,900 home value, $1,823/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $142,727
90% higher than US avg
Home Value $372,900
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.1%
10% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,823
57% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.4%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Ball Pond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,623
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,321/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,727
Per Capita$50,903
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$5,494M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$372,900
Rent$1,823
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.8%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation788 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+95.1%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute39 min
Libraries8

Is Ball Pond a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Ball Pond has a population of 2,623 with a density of 2,321 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.5%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

2,623
Total Population
2,321
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ball Pond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.1%
12% above US avg
Spanish11.9%
11% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ball Pond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ball Pond is $142,727, which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Ball Pond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$142,727
90% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,903
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$112,316

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,328
County GDP$5,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants222
Healthcare245
Retail298
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.1 min
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Ball Pond is $372,900, 32% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,823 (57% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$372,900
32% above US avg
Median List Price$330,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$330,000
$/Sq Ft$454
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio113.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,823
57% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Rate3.55%
In Ball Pond, 24.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.8% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ball Pond vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.4%
24% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure24.5%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access94.9%
Healthcare Facilities245

Crime Rates: Ball Pond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Ball Pond has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation788 ft (240 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density2,321/sq mi
Coordinates41.4617°N, 73.5268°W
County FIPS36079
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 43.2%

Winner: Republican by 13.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.1%
10% above US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score6.10
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,321/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities245
Restaurants222
Retail Stores298

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.1 min
Work from Home12.8%

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