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Blue Hills, CT
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Blue Hills, CT
At a Glance
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)
Is Blue Hills a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Blue Hills reports 1,105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,226/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.