Coventry Lake, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,358 Population 659/sq mi density
$73,846 Median Income $59,776 per capita
$263,200 Home Value $264,043 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,846 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$263,200 home value, $1,031/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Coventry Lake, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,846
2% below
$59,776 per capita
Home Value
$263,200
7% below
Zillow: $264,043
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
11% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
25% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Coventry Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
93%
Rent
89%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
125%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coventry Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coventry Lake residents earn a median household income of $73,846 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,776. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coventry Lake is $263,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,043. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 51.0% 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 1952.

Education

42.2% of adults in Coventry Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coventry Lake 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 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,358
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density659/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,846
Per Capita$59,776
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$263,200
Rent$1,031
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$264,043
Housing Units1,370
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation534 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.4%
EV Stations24
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Coventry Lake was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.