Connecticut
Bantam is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 762. Residents earn $51,406 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bantam receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bantam offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bantam is $51,406, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Bantam is $292,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bantam experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches, including 59.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 86.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,406 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,491 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,237 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,475 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,670 |
| County GDP | $6,465M |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Healthcare | 340 |
| Retail | 378 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.12% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
| Census Median | $292,000 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $364,311 |
| $/Sq Ft | $391 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $666 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.1% |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.12% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Exercise Access | 84.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.3 inches |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7247°N, 73.2423°W |
| County FIPS | 09160 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Retail Stores | 378 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |