Baltic, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,266 Population 1,013/sq mi density
$89,907 Median Income $38,686 per capita
$202,000 Home Value $285,025 Zillow
$1,239 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,907 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,000 home value, $1,239/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Baltic, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,907
20% above
$38,686 per capita
Home Value
$202,000
28% below
Zillow: $285,025
Median Rent
$1,239/mo
7% above
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Baltic Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baltic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
72%
Rent
107%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baltic a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baltic residents earn a median household income of $89,907 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,686. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baltic is $202,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,025. Median rent is $1,239/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

17.9% of adults in Baltic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baltic has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,266
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,013/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,907
Per Capita$38,686
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$24,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,000
Rent$1,239
Ownership38.0%
Zillow$285,025
Housing Units514
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation336 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.8%
EV Stations13
Libraries23

Did You Know?

The median home in Baltic was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.