Gaylordsville, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Gaylordsville is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 659. Residents earn $115,398 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
659 Population 414/sq mi density
$115,398 Median Income $60,914 per capita
$467,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,398 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$467,500 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,398
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $467,500
66% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.7%
6% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.3%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Gaylordsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population659
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,398
Per Capita$60,914
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,302M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$467,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation243 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+85.1%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Libraries25

Is Gaylordsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gaylordsville receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Gaylordsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gaylordsville is $115,398, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Gaylordsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gaylordsville is $467,500, making it a premium housing market at 66% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Gaylordsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Gaylordsville has a population of 659 with a density of 414 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.9%), with 3.6% Hispanic.

Population

659
Total Population
414
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Gaylordsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gaylordsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gaylordsville is $115,398, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Gaylordsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,398
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,914
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
IRS Avg AGI$98,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,032
County GDP$20,302M

Business (County)

Restaurants828
Healthcare840
Retail1,059
Manufacturing198

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Work from Home22.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Gaylordsville is $467,500, 66% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$467,500
66% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$210
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Rate2.23%
In Gaylordsville, 27.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gaylordsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.3%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure24.7%
Asthma10.9%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.4%
Healthcare Facilities840

Crime Rates: Gaylordsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Gaylordsville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates41.6417°N, 73.4810°W
County FIPS36027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 52.7%

Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
6% above US avg
High School+85.1%
School Test Score6.10
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density414/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities840
Restaurants828
Retail Stores1,059

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Work from Home22.5%

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