Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Candlewood Orchards is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 683. Residents earn $120,469 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Candlewood Orchards receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Candlewood Orchards stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Candlewood Orchards is $120,469, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Candlewood Orchards among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Candlewood Orchards is $368,000, 31% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Candlewood Orchards is a highly educated community — 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Candlewood Orchards experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 85.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.5% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,469 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,011 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,482 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $242,927 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,324 |
| County GDP | $76,344M |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Healthcare | 2,172 |
| Retail | 2,360 |
| Manufacturing | 493 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.27% |
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $368,000 |
| 31% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $360 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 108.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.27% |
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.0 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 477 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4716°N, 73.4373°W |
| County FIPS | 09190 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.5% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,355/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Retail Stores | 2,360 |
| Avg Commute | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |