At a Glance
Median Income
$29,063
$29,310 per capita
Violent Crime
17/100K
735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Cheshire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheshire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheshire a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cheshire residents earn a median household income of $29,063 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,310. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cheshire reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 735/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Cheshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheshire has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$29,063
Per Capita$29,310
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$551,136
Housing Units115
Rent Burden37.8%
Crime
F
Violent17/100K
Property735/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation326 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cheshire was built in 1991.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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