Candlewood Orchards, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
683 Population 2,355/sq mi density
$120,469 Median Income $60,011 per capita
$368,000 Home Value $467,901 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$120,469 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$368,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Candlewood Orchards, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,469
60% above
$60,011 per capita
Home Value
$368,000
31% above
Zillow: $467,901
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
62% above
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
28% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Candlewood Orchards Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
160%
Home Value
131%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Candlewood Orchards a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Candlewood Orchards residents earn a median household income of $120,469 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,011. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Orchards is $368,000 , 31% 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 1962.

Education

54.5% of adults in Candlewood Orchards hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Candlewood Orchards 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

Population683
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2,355/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,469
Per Capita$60,011
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$368,000
Rent
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$467,901
Housing Units330
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity23.2%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation477 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.5%
EV Stations33
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Candlewood Orchards was built in 1962.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.