Candlewood Isle, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
569 Population 1,459/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $144,145 per capita
$981,000 Home Value $467,901 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$981,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Candlewood Isle, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$144,145 per capita
Home Value
$981,000
248% above
Zillow: $467,901
Bachelor's Degree+
63.7%
89% above
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
25% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Candlewood Isle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
333%
Home Value
348%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
189%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Candlewood Isle a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Candlewood Isle residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $144,145. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Candlewood Isle is $981,000 , 248% 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 1938.

Education

63.7% of adults in Candlewood Isle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% above the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Candlewood Isle 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 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population569
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born28.3%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$144,145
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A
Home Value$981,000
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$467,901
Housing Units410
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity24.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation498 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.7%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute48 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations33
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Candlewood Isle was built in 1938.
12.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
33.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
28.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.