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Bigelow Corners, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Putnam County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
841 Population 1,255/sq mi density
$117,396 Median Income $33,616 per capita
$443,300 Home Value $467,901 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
178 Violent Crime/100K 1,604 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,396 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$443,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bigelow Corners, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,396
56% above
$33,616 per capita
Home Value
$443,300
57% above
Zillow: $467,901
Violent Crime
178/100K
53% below
1,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%
66% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
25% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Bigelow Corners Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
156%
Home Value
157%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bigelow Corners 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

Bigelow Corners residents earn a median household income of $117,396 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,616. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bigelow Corners is $443,300 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,901. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Bigelow Corners reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,604/100K.

Education

55.9% of adults in Bigelow Corners hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bigelow Corners has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population841
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density1,255/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,396
Per Capita$33,616
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$443,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$467,901
Housing Units238
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent178/100K
Property1,604/100K

Health

Obesity24.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation828 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Bigelow Corners was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.