Cheshire Village, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,049 Population 1,512/sq mi density
$114,923 Median Income $65,960 per capita
$393,200 Home Value $309,934 Zillow
$1,090 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,923 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$393,200 home value, $1,090/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cheshire Village, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,923
53% above
$65,960 per capita
Home Value
$393,200
39% above
Zillow: $309,934
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
6% below
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%
82% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Cheshire Village Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
139%
Rent
94%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
182%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cheshire Village 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

Cheshire Village residents earn a median household income of $114,923 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,960. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,772 business establishments, including 1,504 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cheshire Village is $393,200 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,934. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

61.4% of adults in Cheshire Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cheshire Village has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,049
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,923
Per Capita$65,960
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$50,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,452

Housing

A+
Home Value$393,200
Rent$1,090
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$309,934
Housing Units2,668
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation198 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+29.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.7%
EV Stations2
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Cheshire Village was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,504 restaurants in the area.