Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Candlewood Shores is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 534. Residents earn $178,510 per year, which is 138% above the national average.
Based on current data, Candlewood Shores 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 high housing costs. Candlewood Shores stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Candlewood Shores is $178,510, which is significantly higher than the national average — 138% above $75,149. This places Candlewood Shores among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Candlewood Shores is $399,400, 42% above the national median. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Candlewood Shores is a highly educated community — 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Candlewood Shores 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 | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $178,510 |
| 138% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,457 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,482 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $242,927 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% 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 | 3.93% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $399,400 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.93% |
| Obesity | 23.6% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| 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 | 543 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4801°N, 73.4380°W |
| County FIPS | 09190 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.3% |
| 76% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,322/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Retail Stores | 2,360 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |