Candlewood Shores, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
534 Population 2,322/sq mi density
$178,510 Median Income $66,457 per capita
$399,400 Home Value $467,901 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$178,510 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$399,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Candlewood Shores, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$178,510
138% above
$66,457 per capita
Home Value
$399,400
42% above
Zillow: $467,901
Bachelor's Degree+
59.3%
76% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Candlewood Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
238%
Home Value
142%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
176%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Candlewood Shores 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 Shores residents earn a median household income of $178,510 , which is 138% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,457. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% 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 Shores is $399,400 , 42% 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 1958.

Education

59.3% of adults in Candlewood Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Candlewood Shores 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

Population534
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,322/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$178,510
Per Capita$66,457
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$399,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$467,901
Housing Units379
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation543 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations33
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Candlewood Shores was built in 1958.
16.9% 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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.