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Candlewood Shores, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
534 Population 2,322/sq mi density
$178,510 Median Income $66,457 per capita
$399,400 Home Value $467,901 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
178 Violent Crime/100K 1,604 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$178,510 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$399,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
178/100K
53% below
1,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.3%
76% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr

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
67%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Candlewood Shores a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 2.4% (33% 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.

Safety & Crime

Candlewood Shores reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,604/100K.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population534
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,322/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$178,510
Per Capita$66,457
Unemployment2.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent178/100K
Property1,604/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.