Blue Hills, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,989 Population 1,700/sq mi density
$62,672 Median Income $32,690 per capita
$199,800 Home Value $194,741 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,672 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,800 home value, $783/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Hills, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,672
17% below
$32,690 per capita
Home Value
$199,800
29% below
Zillow: $194,741
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Blue Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
71%
Rent
67%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blue Hills residents earn a median household income of $62,672 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,690. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blue Hills is $199,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,741. Median rent is $783/month, with 29.9% 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 1958.

Education

11.6% of adults in Blue Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blue Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,989
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born32.1%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,672
Per Capita$32,690
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,800
Rent$783
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$194,741
Housing Units1,086
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation161 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.6%
EV Stations123
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Blue Hills was built in 1958.
13.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
32.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.