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Higganum, CT
Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Metro
Higganum is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 1,549. Residents earn $134,750 per year, which is 79% above the national average.
Data updated April 2026
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,549
Population
249/sq mi density
$134,750
Median Income
$61,558 per capita
$361,600
Home Value
$469,904 Zillow
$1,568
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
32
Violent Crime/100K
667 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$134,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$361,600 home value, $1,568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K (92% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$134,750
79% higher than US avg
Home Value
$361,600
28% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
32/100K
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
52.8%
57% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$1,568
35% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Higganum Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,549
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density249/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+Median Income$134,750
Per Capita$61,558
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,096M
Commute33 min
Housing
A+Home Value$361,600
Rent$1,568
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$469,904
Housing Units802
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
FViolent32/100K
Property667/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Uninsured5.3%
Smoking8.6%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+33.2%
School Score6.10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Is Higganum a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Higganum receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Higganum stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Higganum is $134,750, which is significantly higher than the national average / 79% above $75,149. This places Higganum among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Higganum is $361,600, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,568 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Higganum is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 32 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 667 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
Education
Higganum is a highly educated community / 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Higganum experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Higganum has a population of 1,549 with a density of 249 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 42.9% female and 57.1% male. The city is predominantly White (95.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.8% of residents, while 8.2% speak Spanish. 3.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 8.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 98.9% have health insurance coverage.
Population
1,549
Total Population
249
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
6.2mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Higganum vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Higganum vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Higganum is $134,750, which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,558 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,353. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 13.7% of workers work from home.
Income: Higganum vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $134,750 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,558 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,353 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,114 |
| Gini Index | 0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,800 |
| County GDP | $16,096M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 485 |
| Healthcare | 542 |
| Retail | 655 |
| Manufacturing | 215 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,204 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 103.60 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.27% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
Walkability
The median home value in Higganum is $361,600, 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $469,904, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 103.2% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,568 (35% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,590 for a one-bedroom to $1,955 for a two-bedroom apartment. 89.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 802 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1967. The average annual property tax is $8,204 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 24.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $361,600 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $469,904 |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $163 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,568 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |
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
| Homeownership | 89.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.0% |
| Housing Units | 802 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,204 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.27% |
In Higganum, 26.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.1% of residents, below the national average. 25.5% have high blood pressure. 8.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 20.1% report binge drinking. 16.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 15.3% experience frequent mental distress. 5.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). 92.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.
Health Metrics: Higganum vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 8.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Short Sleep | 31.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Uninsured | 5.3% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Mental Health | 1:193 |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Dental Visits | 78.1% |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 92.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 542 |
Higganum has a violent crime rate of 32 per 100,000 residents, 92% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 667 per 100,000, 66% below the U.S. average. Overall, Higganum receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Higganum vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 31.8/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 667.0/100K |
| 66% below US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Traffic Accidents | 103 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.7 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Higganum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4907°N, 72.5578°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Higganum has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.7").
Higganum is located in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. 33.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.9% of the vote, a 13.4-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 20 public libraries serving the community. 542 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 4% use public transit.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 13.4 points
Safety & Disasters
| Traffic Accidents | 103 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.7 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.8% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 33.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
A+
Education Grade (5.0/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro / 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 542 |
| Restaurants | 485 |
| Retail Stores | 655 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 33.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
Average costs for common services in Higganum. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $259 ($155–$414) |
| Specialist Visit | $363 ($207–$570) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $207 ($104–$363) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,279 ($829–$5,180) |
| Dental Cleaning | $135 ($78–$207) |
| Dental Filling | $259 ($155–$414) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $47 ($26–$78) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $78 ($52–$124) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Tire Rotation | $41 ($21–$78) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $622 ($414–$1,036) |
| Battery Replacement | $207 ($104–$363) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $104 ($62–$155) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $93 ($52–$145) |
| HVAC Repair | $414 ($155–$829) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,252 ($4,144–$12,432) |
| Roof Repair | $1,036 ($414–$2,072) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,324 ($5,698–$15,540) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,554 ($518–$3,626) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,540 ($5,180–$31,080) |
| DUI Defense | $5,180 ($2,072–$10,360) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,554 ($829–$3,108) |
| Will Preparation | $518 ($207–$1,036) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,590 ($1,036–$5,180) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Women's Haircut | $57 ($31–$104) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $155 ($78–$259) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Pedicure | $41 ($26–$67) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $83 ($52–$135) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.25 ($3.11–$5.70) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.63 ($2.59–$5.18) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.94 ($2.59–$5.70) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.66 ($3.11–$6.73) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.70 ($4.14–$7.77) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.04 ($0.62–$1.86) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $145 ($83–$259) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$155) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$124) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$104) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $67 ($31–$104) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $88 ($52–$155) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $207 ($78–$518) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,072 ($1,243–$3,626) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$135) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.29–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $104 ($31–$259) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $31 ($16–$78) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,243 ($622–$2,590) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,036 ($518–$2,072) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $414 ($207–$725) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $52 ($26–$104) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,036 ($414–$2,590) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,950 ($5,180–$31,080) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $104 ($52–$207) |
| Dog Grooming | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $41 ($21–$78) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $207 ($104–$414) |
Top Industries in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 12,621 | 836 | $64,973 | 1.19 |
| Manufacturing | 9,380 | 262 | $98,237 | 1.55 |
| Retail Trade | 7,799 | 670 | $42,649 | 1.06 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 6,460 | 506 | $30,113 | 0.96 |
| Construction | 4,188 | 584 | $84,055 | 1.08 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 3,774 | 924 | $117,431 | 0.74 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 3,093 | 447 | $53,469 | 0.71 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2,571 | 106 | $39,560 | 0.82 |
| Other Services | 2,571 | 578 | $45,354 | 1.16 |
| Educational Services | 2,348 | 124 | $71,308 | 1.54 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,288 | 521 | $110,947 | 0.79 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1,660 | 131 | $43,123 | 1.34 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1,579 | 326 | $122,117 | 0.53 |
| Management of Companies | 884 | 68 | $126,285 | 0.71 |
| Information & Technology | 623 | 205 | $98,470 | 0.45 |
| Real Estate | 493 | 153 | $73,354 | 0.43 |
| Utilities | 319 | 13 | $164,258 | 1.14 |
| Unclassified | 9 | 24 | $138,593 | 0.09 |
Schools in Higganum
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddam-Killingworth High School | High | 546 | 51 | 10.7:1 |
| Burr District Elementary School | Elementary | 331 | 28 | 11.8:1 |
| Killingworth Elementary School | Elementary | 265 | 23 | 11.5:1 |
Radio Stations near Higganum
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Bible Students Radio | bible, christian | MP3 96 kbps | |
| 88.7 WNHU | college, college radio | MP3 120 kbps | |
| WIGN - 1550 AM Bluegrass Gospel | bible, bluegrass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fun Tower Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 102.9 the Whale | — | MP3 | |
| 97-9 Sports Hartford | charts, connecticut | AAC | |
| WLNG | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cygnus Radio | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Greater New Haven Police Department | emergency & public safety, police scanner | MP3 16 kbps | |
| United FM Radio | metal, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WJMJ | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 98.7 WNLC | classic rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Viva Radio | tropical | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 85.1 WAHH | metal, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WRTC | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News Radio 1410 & 100.9 | news, talk | AAC |
National Parks Near Higganum
204 national parks and monuments found near Higganum.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Above All State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Air Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (North Trail) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (North Trail) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section) | State Park | Free |
| Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park | State Park | Free |
| Alton Pond Fishing Access | State Park | Free |
| American Shakespeare State Park | State Park | Free |
| Amsterdam Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Arcadia Developments (Beach Pond) | State Park | Free |
| Arcadia Management Area | State Park | Free |
| Arcadia Management Area | State Park | Free |
| Bash Bish Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bates Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beardsley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beaver Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Beckett Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Belmont Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bethpage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bigelow Hollow State Park | State Park | Free |
| Black Hut Management Area | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Block Island | State Park | Free |
| Blow Hole State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bluff Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Boat Ramp | State Park | Free |
| Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Bradford Boat Launch | State Park | Free |
| Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Brentwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Brookhaven State Park | State Park | Free |
| Burlingame | State Park | Free |
| Burr Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| C.M. Gardner State Park | State Park | Free |
| Camp Hero State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Captree State Park | State Park | Free |
| Captree/Robert Moses State Park | State Park | Free |
| Charles Island | State Park | Free |
| Charlestown Breachway | State Park | Free |
| Chicopee Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cold Spring Harbor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Coltsville National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Dennis Hill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Devils Hopyard State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dinosaur State Park | State Park | Free |
| East Beach | State Park | Free |
| East Beach | State Park | Free |
| East Mountain State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Farm River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Field Of Dreams Park | State Park | Free |
| Fire Island National Seashore | National Seashore | Free |
| Fort Ninigret | State Park | Free |
| Fort Trumbull State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fountain Pond Park | State Park | Free |
| Gay City State Park | State Park | Free |
| George C. Waldo State Park | State Park | Free |
| George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| George Washington | State Park | Free |
| Gilgo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gillette Castle State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haley Farm State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hammonasset Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hampton Ponds State Park | State Park | Free |
| Harkness Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Harrisville Pond Fising Access | State Park | Free |
| Haystack Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Heckscher State Park | State Park | Free |
| Higganum Reservoir State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hither Hills State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hither Woods | State Park | Free |
| Holyoke Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Hopemead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hopeville Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Housatonic Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hurd State Park | State Park | Free |
| Indian Well State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ivy Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| J.A. Skinner State Park | State Park | Free |
| John A. Minetto State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jones Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Keech Pond Access | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park, Leased To Sloane-stanley M* | State Park | Free |
| Kettletown State Park | State Park | Free |
| Killingly Pond State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Lake Lorraine State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Waramaug State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Larkin State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Locustville Pond | State Park | Free |
| Lovers Leap State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Macedonia Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Machimoodus State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mashamoquet Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Minnie Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Misquamicut State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Montauk Downs State Park | State Park | Free |
| Montauk Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Moore State Park | State Park | Free |
| Moosup Valley State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Mooween State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Everett State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mount Holyoke Range State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Napeague State Park | State Park | Free |
| New England National Scenic Trail | National Scenic Trail | Free |
| Nissequogue River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Old Furnace State Park | State Park | Free |
| Orient Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Osbornedale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake) | State Park | Free |
| Pawcatuck River | State Park | Free |
| Penwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pink House Cove Ice Fishing | State Park | Free |
| Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Ponagansett River Corridor | State Park | Free |
| Prospect Hill | State Park | Free |
| Purgatory Chasm State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Park | State Park | Free |
| Quaddick State Park | State Park | Free |
| Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Quinnipiac River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Quinsigamond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Red Bridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| Robinson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rockville Management Area | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ross Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rutland State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sag Harbor Golf Course State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sagamore Hill National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Salt Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Scantic River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Schofield Park | State Park | Free |
| Seaside State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Shadmoor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sherwood Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Slatersville Pond | State Park | Free |
| Sleeping Giant State Park | State Park | Free |
| Smith & Sayles Reservoir Access | State Park | Free |
| South Shore Management Area | State Park | Free |
| Southford Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Springfield Armory National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Squantz Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| State Beach | State Park | Free |
| State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stillwater Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Stratton Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunny Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Talcott Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tefft | State Park | Free |
| Trail View State Park | State Park | Free |
| Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Union Pond Fishermans Access | State Park | Free |
| Wadhams Grove State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wadsworth Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wahconah Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wakefield Pond Access Area | State Park | Free |
| Weekapaug Fishing Area/Breachway | State Park | Free |
| Weir Farm National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Wells State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wells State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wildwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wilson Reservoir | State Park | Free |
| Windsor Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wood/Pawcatuck Access Area | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Higganum
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,621 | $82,994 |
| 2015 | 1,683 | $81,776 |
| 2017 | 1,708 | $84,688 |
| 2019 | 1,285 | $101,786 |
| 2021 | 1,833 | $121,736 |
| 2023 | 1,549 | $134,750 |
Museums in Higganum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVISON ART CENTER | ART MUSEUM | 8606852500 | $283,031,000 | |
| EZRA AND CECILE ZILKHA GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 8606852695 | $283,031,000 | |
| NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART | ART MUSEUM | 8602290257 | $8,910,080 | |
| NEW BRITAIN INSTITUTE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8602243155 | $3,828,507 | |
| CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8606853422 | $2,861,485 | |
| LYME HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8604345542 | $2,174,388 | |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT STEAMBOAT DOCK | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8607678269 | $1,064,819 | |
| WETHERSFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8605297656 | $446,220 | |
| OLD LYME HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2 LIBRARY LANE | 8604340684 | $195,007 |
| PROMARE | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | PO BOX 450 | 7139836988 | $127,965 |
| OLD SAYBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 350 MAIN ST | 8603882622 | $126,539 |
| HADDAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 14 HAYDEN HILL RD | 8603452400 | $109,589 |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GLASTONBURG | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | MUSEUM ON THE GREEN ~ 1944 MAIN ST GLASTONBURY | 8606336890 | $98,498 |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GLASTONBURY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8606336890 | $98,498 | |
| MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2032454567 | $79,531 | |
| DEEP RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 245 MAIN STREET | 8605261449 | $70,383 |
| MIDDLESEX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8603460746 | $69,924 | |
| ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 22 PROSPECT ST | 8607670681 | $61,338 |
| ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY HILLS ACADEMY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8607670681 | $61,338 | |
| EAST HADDAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 264 TOWN STREET | 8608733944 | $59,878 |
| NEW BRITAIN YOUTH MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8602253020 | $53,287 | |
| CLINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 103 E MAIN ST | 8606692148 | $53,138 |
| CONNECTICUT TREES OF HONOR MEMORIAL | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | WALNUT GROVE RD | $44,533 | |
| QUINEBAUG VALLEY ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION EDGE & TA BRANCH 5 | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8608483921 | $31,460 | |
| DOROTHY WHITFIELD HISTORIC SOCIETY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 84 BOSTON STREET | 2034539477 | $27,862 |
| DEACON JOHN-GRAVE FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 581 BOSTON POST ROAD | 2032454798 | $25,133 |
| MUSEUM OF FIFE & DRUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 62 NORTH MAIN STREET | 8607672237 | $23,921 |
| CONNECTICUT BOXING HALL OF FAME | GENERAL MUSEUM | $13,383 | ||
| ACADEMY HALL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8605636704 | ||
| ALLEGRA FARM HORSE & CARRIAGE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 69 TOWN RD | 8605378861 | |
| AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| AMERICAN SILVER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2036303737 | ||
| ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8607425473 | ||
| ART GALLERIES | ART MUSEUM | 8608322633 | ||
| BERLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 305 MAIN ST | 8608285114 | |
| BUTTOLPH-WILLIAMS HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 249 BROAD ST | 8605290460 | |
| CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9 WEST MAIN STREET PO BOX 204 | 8605265765 | |
| COLCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8605374230 | ||
| COLCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 24 LINWOOD AVE | 8605374230 | |
| CONNECTICUT CELLAR SAVERS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8603421187 | ||
| COPERNICAN OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8608323200 | ||
| CORNFIELD POINT PRESERVATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8603885816 | ||
| CROMWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 395 MAIN STREET | 8606350501 | |
| DEEP RIVER ANCIENT MUSTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 15 SOUTHWORTH STREET | 4138009755 | |
| DURHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 38 TOWN HOUSE RD | 8607165497 | |
| ELEANOR BUCK WOLF NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 8605293075 | ||
| EVARTS MEMORIAL ARCHIVES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2032452966 | ||
| FAULKNERS LIGHT BRIGADE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034538400 | ||
| FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 96 LYME ST | ||
| GREATER HARTFORD TWILIGHT | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8605684845 | ||
| GREATER MIDDLETOWN MILITARY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| GRISWOLD THOMAS HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034533176 | ||
| HADLYME NORTH SCHOOL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 328 | ||
| HEBRON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8602280075 | ||
| HENRY WHITFIELD STATE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 248 OLD WHITFIELD ST | 2034532457 | |
| JOSEPH N GOFF HOUSE | HISTORY MUSEUM | 2 BARTON HILL RD | 8604225450 | |
| KEENEY MEMORIAL CULTURE CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8605297161 | ||
| KIDCITY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 119 WASHINGTON STREET | 8603470495 | |
| KILLINGWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8606631357 | ||
| LYME PUBLIC HALL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 249 HAMBURG RD | 8604346115 | |
| MARIETTA MUSEUM ART WHIMSY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034533384 | ||
| MARLBOROUGH ARTS CENTER & MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 231 N MAIN ST | 8602959389 | |
| MIDDLEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| MILITARY HISTORIANS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8603999460 | ||
| MULTI CULTURAL EDUCATION MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8602237183 | ||
| MUSEUM OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| MUSEUM OF CONNECTICUT GLASS | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NATHAN HALE SCHOOL HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8608733399 | ||
| NEW BRITAIN INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8608328654 | ||
| NEW BRITAIN YOUTH MUSEUM AT HUNGERFORD PARK | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8608279064 | ||
| NEWINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 679 WILLARD AVE | 8606667118 | |
| NEWINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8606670545 | ||
| NEWINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND TRUST | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PEGAGUS GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | |||
| PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 492 MAIN ST | 8603425455 | |
| ROCKY-HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 185 785 OLD MAIN ST | 8605636704 | |
| STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2036779222 | ||
| STANTON HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8606692132 | ||
| STONY CREEK MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034819369 | ||
| THANKFUL ARNOLD HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8603452400 | ||
| TOTOKET HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034814624 | ||
| U.S. MAYFLOWER CHARITY | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| VALLEY RAILROAD | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| WESTBROOK DRUM CORPS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| WORTHINGTON MEETING HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
Libraries in Higganum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 105 MILLER ST. | 0.0 | 312,442 | |||
| WELLES-TURNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 2407 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 301,865 | |||
| RUSSELL LIBRARY | 123 BROAD ST. | 0.0 | 292,781 | |||
| NEW BRITAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 20 HIGH ST. | 0.0 | 274,819 | |||
| LUCY ROBBINS WELLES LIBRARY | 95 CEDAR ST. | 0.0 | 208,863 | |||
| SOUTH GLASTONBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 80 HIGH ST. | 0.0 | 198,809 | |||
| WETHERSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 515 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY | 0.0 | 182,061 | |||
| CORA J. BELDEN LIBRARY | 33 CHURCH ST. | 0.0 | 164,111 | |||
| GUILFORD FREE LIBRARY | 67 PARK ST. | 0.0 | 133,023 | |||
| ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 60 OLD BOSTON POST RD. | 0.0 | 128,919 | |||
| EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 105 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 127,651 | |||
| CROMWELL BELDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 39 WEST ST. | 0.0 | 115,022 | |||
| HENRY CARTER HULL LIBRARY | 10 KILLINGWORTH TURNPIKE | 0.0 | 110,805 | |||
| BERLIN-PECK MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 234 KENSINGTON ROAD | 0.0 | 104,461 | |||
| CRAGIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 8 LINWOOD AVENUE | 0.0 | 86,225 | |||
| E.C. SCRANTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 801 BOSTON POST RD. | 0.0 | 85,319 | |||
| PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY | 20 FREESTONE AVE. | 0.0 | 84,357 | |||
| MIDDLE HADDAM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2 KNOWLES RD. | 0.0 | 83,105 | |||
| DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 7 MAPLE AVE. | 0.0 | 69,067 | |||
| ESSEX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 33 WEST AVE. | 0.0 | 63,578 | |||
| PHOEBE GRIFFIN NOYES LIBRARY | 2 LIBRARY LANE | 0.0 | 55,000 | |||
| RICHMOND MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 15 SCHOOL DR. | 0.0 | 54,467 | |||
| NORTH BRANFORD LIBRARY DEPARTMENT | 1720 FOXON RD. | 0.0 | 54,200 | |||
| DOUGLAS LIBRARY OF HEBRON | 22 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 51,062 | |||
| WESTBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 61 GOODSPEED DR. | 0.0 | 45,500 | |||
| EAST HADDAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 18 PLAINS RD. | 0.0 | 40,972 | |||
| BRAINERD MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 920 SAYBROOK RD. | 0.0 | 39,677 | |||
| DEEP RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 150 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 30,000 | |||
| KILLINGWORTH LIBRARY | 301 ROUTE 81 | 0.0 | 27,541 | |||
| CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 21 WEST MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 18,632 | |||
| LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY | 482 HAMBURG RD. | 0.0 | 15,896 | |||
| LEVI E. COE LIBRARY | 414 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 12,193 | |||
| IVORYTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 106 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 12,011 | |||
| ANDOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 355 ROUTE 6 | 0.0 | 11,092 | |||
| EAST GLASTONBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1389 NEIPSIC RD. | 0.0 | 4,049 | |||
| BERLIN FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 834 WORTHINGTON RIDGE | 0.0 | 3,413 | |||
| EAST BERLIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 80 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 1,210 |
Farmers Markets in Higganum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERLIN FARMERS MARKET | 06/11/2016 to 09/24/2016 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | |||
| Chester Sunday Farmers Market | 23 Main Street | Visit | |||
| Clinton CT Farmers' Market | 61 East Main Street | 06/18/2015 to 09/10/2015 | Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Colchester Farmers Market | 395 South Main Street | ||||
| Cromwell Farmers Market | 1 River Rd | Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit | |
| Deep River Farmers Market | The Stone House, 245 Main Street | ||||
| Durham Farmers' Market | Town House Road | May to September | Thu:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Essex Farmers Market | On the Green, Main Street | ||||
| HEBRON FARMERS MARKET | Hebron Elementary School, Rte. 85 | ||||
| Higganum Farmers' Market | 231 Saybrook Road | 05/30/2014 to 10/31/2014 | Fri: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Ivoryton Village Farmers Market | Ivoryton Village Green Corner of Main St and N Main St | 06/21/2014 to 10/11/2014 | Sat: 10:00 AM-1:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Lyme Farmers Market | 78 Bill Hill Rd | 06/01/2013 to 10/19/2013 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM; | Visit | |
| MADISON FARMERS MARKET | Madison Historic Town Green | Visit | |||
| MARLBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET | 45 North Main Street | ||||
| Meriden Farmers Market | Butler Street parking lot | ||||
| Middletown Farmers Market | South Green on Old Church Street | ||||
| New Britain Farmers Market | 109 North Street | ||||
| North End Farmers Market | 575 Main St | 07/01/2016 to 10/28/2016 | Fri: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| NORTH GUILFORD - DUDLEY FARMERS MARKET | 2351 Durham Road | ||||
| Old Saybrook Farmers Market | 210 Main Street, Cinema Plaza | Visit | |||
| PORTLAND - TRI TOWN FOODS FARMERS MARKET | Store Parking Lot, 316 Marlborough Street | Visit | |||
| Public Market Palooza East Hampton, CT | 265 W Main Street | 10/05/2018 to 11/30/2018 | Fri: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM; | ||
| Urban Oaks Organic Farm | 207 Oak St. | 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 | Fri: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Wethersfield Farmers' Market | 220 Hartford Avenue | Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
Restaurants in Higganum
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
AJ's Pizza
Brookside Bar & Grill
Coyote Blue
Deb's
Jack's Country Kitchen
Pizzeria Da Vinci Higganum
Cafes in Higganum
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Brewed Awakening
Dentists in Higganum
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Higganum Dental Office
Keith Campbell's Dentist
Veterinaries in Higganum
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Higganum Veterinary Clinic
Gas Stations in Higganum
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Fuel Plus
Sunoco
Banks in Higganum
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Liberty Bank
Breweries in Higganum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Valley Wines Connecticut | brewers, wineries, trailer rental | 15 Orchard Park Rd | 2032450849 | |
| Duvig | Janitorial Service, Industrial Cleaning, Building Cleaning-Exterior, Food & Drink, Breweries | 59 School Ground Rd | 2032082213, 2032080832, 2032080542 | Visit |
| Elm Hill Spirit Shoppe | Shopping & Stores, CT, liquor & beverages, food and drink, Brewery, alcoholic, Newington Hard Liquo | 548 New Britain Ave | 8606661215 | |
| Medad Stone Tavern | Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Museums, Food & Entertainment, Taverns | 197 Three Mile Crse | 2034532263 | Visit |
| Steady Habit Brewing Company | Food & Drink, Breweries | 95 Bridge Rd | 18603168987 | |
| Still Hill Brewery | Tourist Information & Attractions, Food & Drink, Amusement Places & Arcades, Breweries, Tours, Brewe | 1275 Cromwell Ave Shunpike Business Center C | 18604366368, 8604366368 | Visit |
| Stubborn Beauty Brewing | Breweries, Food & Drink | 180 Johnson St | 8608747459 | Visit |
| The Package Store | Brewery and Food Drink Shop | 127 Main St | 8602283662 | |
| Thimble Island Brewing Co | Breweries, Brewery, Wineries, Beer & Ale Distributors | 16 Business Park Dr | 2032082827 | Visit |
| Thimble Islands Brewing Company | Breweries, Food & Drink | 53 E Industrial Dr | 2032082827 | |
| Total Wine More, Total Wine & More | Breweries, Beer & Ale, Beer & Ale Distributors, Wine & Distilled Beverages Retail, Liquor Stores, Be | 1451 New Britain Ave | 8603131470 | Visit |
Daycare Centers in Higganum
3 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HADDAM COOP NURSERY SCHOOL 905 SAYBROOK RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (860) 345-3983 | OPEN |
| HK CUBS CHILD CARE CENTER 57 LITTLE CITY RD |
SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER EXEMPT | (860) 345-8568 | OPEN |
| YOUNG HORIZONS DAY CARE 120 SAYBROOK RD RTE 9A |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (860) 345-4347 | OPEN |
Cell Towers in Higganum
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| WINDHAM AVE | TOWER | 104 |
| WINDHAM AVE | TOWER | 104 |
| 268 WINDHAM AVENUE (87026) | LTOWER | 104 |
| 131 LITTLE CITY RD | LTOWER | 98 |
| 126 PARKER ROAD | GTOWER | 93 |
| 500 COOKS LANE | LTOWER | 61 |
| 135 NEW RD | LTOWER | 59 |
| 856 Middletown Rd (65087) | MTOWER | 57 |
| Wighill Road | TOWER | 57 |
| Wighill Road | TOWER | 57 |
| 170 INGHAM HILL ROAD | MTOWER | 53 |
| 1605 DURHAM RD | MTOWER | 51 |
| ROUTE 81 | LTOWER | 50 |
| 10 Tanner Marsh Rd | MTOWER | 50 |
| 1102 Horse Hill Rd | MTOWER | 50 |
| OLD ROUTE 79 | MTOWER | 50 |
| (Marlborough) 43 North Main Street | MTOWER | 49 |
| (Marlborough) 43 North Main Street | MTOWER | 49 |
| ROUTE 81 | MTOWER | 48 |
| 201 GRANITE RD | MTOWER | 31 |
| 134 KIKAPOO ROAD (59336) | MTOWER | 29 |
Fire Stations in Higganum
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddam Volunteer Fire Company | 439 Saybrook RD | Volunteer | 860-345-5151 |
Bridges in Higganum
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1965 | 132 | 18,300 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1959 | 122 | 18,300 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1959 | 120 | 18,100 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1965 | 158 | 17,500 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1939 | 26 | 17,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1965 | 158 | 17,300 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1965 | 135 | 17,100 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1966 | 102 | 15,600 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1966 | 102 | 15,600 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1966 | 102 | 15,600 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1967 | 102 | 15,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1967 | 101 | 15,100 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1966 | 101 | 15,100 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1966 | 185 | 14,700 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1966 | 185 | 13,800 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1987 | 34 | 5,400 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2016 | 56 | 5,400 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1928 | 30 | 4,200 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1965 | 26 | 4,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1965 | 86 | 3,700 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1965 | 32 | 3,500 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1983 | 26 | 3,300 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1989 | 27 | 2,500 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1961 | 25 | 1,500 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1986 | 24 | 1,045 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2022 | 23 | 1,000 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1983 | 33 | 1,000 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1963 | 33 | 816 | F | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 2019 | 84 | 810 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1965 | 21 | 800 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1991 | 23 | 700 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1965 | 255 | 681 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1990 | 30 | 484 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1986 | 48 | 469 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1983 | 26 | 463 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1983 | 40 | 408 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1990 | 26 | 254 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1963 | 46 | 153 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1986 | 26 | 57 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1970 | 25 | 53 | F | |
| Slab | Wood or Timber | 1941 | 24 | 42 | F |
Amtrak Stations in Higganum
7 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin, CT | 51 Depot Road | TRAIN |
| Clinton, CT | 10 John Street Extension | TRAIN |
| Guilford, CT | 325 Old Whitfield Street | TRAIN |
| Madison, CT | 79 Bradley Road | TRAIN |
| Meriden, CT | 60 State Street | TRAIN |
| Old Saybrook, CT | 455 Boston Post Road | TRAIN |
| Westbrook, CT | 101 Norris Avenue | TRAIN |
Superfund Sites Near Higganum
14 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| A B E | SKINNER ST RT 196 | MIDDLESEX |
| AGT - CROMWELL | 252 SHUNPIKE ROAD | MIDDLESEX |
| BUCKEYE TERMINALS, LLC | 50 BURBANK ROAD | HARTFORD |
| FLEXCON COMPANY INC - NORTH BRANFORD | 32 COMMERCE DR. | NEW HAVEN |
| FLEXCON COMPANY INC - NORTH BRANFORD | 32 COMMERCE DR. | NEW HAVEN |
| MALLACE INDUSTRIES CORP. DBA FRISMAR | 1 HERITAGE PARK ROAD | MIDDLESEX |
| MALLACE INDUSTRIES CORP. DBA FRISMAR | 1 HERITAGE PARK ROAD | MIDDLESEX |
| MALLACE INDUSTRIES CORP. DBA FRISMAR | 1 HERITAGE PARK ROAD | MIDDLESEX |
| MATTABASSETT DISTRICT | 245 MAIN ST | MIDDLESEX |
| PEERLESS WOODWORKING CORP | 32 ROARING BROOK PLAZA | HARTFORD |
| PRATT & WHITNEY | AIRCRAFT RD | MIDDLESEX |
| R. R. DONNELLEY & SONS | 50 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD | MIDDLESEX |
| STANLEY-BOSTITCH FASTENING SYSTEMS | 140 KNOLLWOOD DRIVE | MIDDLESEX |
| TILCON CRUSHED STONE ASPHALT | 1605 DURHAM RD | NEW HAVEN |
Airports Near Higganum
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | Large Airport |
| Groton New London Airport | GON | Medium Airport |
| Hartford Brainard Airport | HFD | Medium Airport |
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | BDR | Medium Airport |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport | ISP | Medium Airport |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | HVN | Medium Airport |
| Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport | BAF | Medium Airport |
| Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base | CEF | Medium Airport |
| Bancroft Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bayport Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bee Field | — | Small Airport |
| Brookhaven Calabro Airport | WSH | Small Airport |
| Buell Farm Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Calverton Executive Airpark | CTO | Small Airport |
| Cannizzaro Field | — | Small Airport |
| Chester Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cmelak Field | — | Small Airport |
| Danielson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Devils Hopyard Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dresser Hill Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eastford Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Elizabeth Field | FID | Small Airport |
| Ellington Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Ridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Francis S Gabreski Airport | FOK | Small Airport |
| Gager Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gallup Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gardiners Island Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Good Hill Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goodspeed Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Heckler Field | — | Small Airport |
| Irish Hills Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Klenawicus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laurie Field | — | Small Airport |
| Long View Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lufker Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maplewood Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mattituck Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meriden Markham Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mile Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montauk Airport | MTP | Small Airport |
| Morehaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mundale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pasport Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rankl Field | — | Small Airport |
| Roberts Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Robertson Field | — | Small Airport |
| Rose Field | — | Small Airport |
| Salmon River Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Higganum
26 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Police | ||
| Clinton Police Department | ||
| Connecticut State Police Headquarters | 1111 Country Club Road | |
| Connecticut State Police Troop F | 399 Spencer Plain Road | |
| Connecticut State Police Troop K | 15 Old Hartford Road | |
| Cromwell Police Department | 5 West Street | |
| Durham Resident State Trooper | ||
| East Haddam Resident State Trooper | ||
| East Hampton Police Department | ||
| Essex Police Department | ||
| Glastonbury Police Department | 2108 Main Street | |
| Guilford Police Department | 400 Church Street | |
| Killingworth Resident State Trooper Office | 240 Route 81 | |
| Madison Police Department | 9 Campus Drive | |
| Meriden Police Department | 50 West Main Street | |
| Middlefield Police Department | 405 Main Street | |
| Middletown Police Department | ||
| New Britain Police Department | 10 Chestnut Street | |
| Newington Police Department | 131 Cedar Street | |
| Old Saybrook Police Department | 36 Lynde Street | |
| Portland Police Department | ||
| Public Safety | 208 High Street | |
| Public Safety Building | 1500 East Street | |
| Rocky Hill Police Department | 699 Old Main Street | |
| State Police | ||
| Wethersfield Police Department | 250 Silas Deane Highway |
Grocery Stores in Higganum
3 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar General 24402 | Other | 958 Killingworth Rd |
| Express Food Mart A8 | Convenience Store | 110 Saybrook Rd |
| Higganum Village Market | Other | 311 Saybrook Rd |
Post Offices in Higganum
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Higganum Post Office | 26 Killingworth Road |
Treatment Centers in Higganum
28 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BHcare Inc | Both | 203-483-2630 |
| CJR New Britain | Both | 860-567-9423 x1350 |
| Community Mental Health Affiliates | Both | 860-224-8192 |
| Community Mental Health Affiliates - Adult Behavioral Health Clinic | Both | 860-229-4850 |
| Community Mental Health Affiliates - Outpatient Treatment Services | Both | 860-224-8192 |
| Community Mental Health Affiliates - Residential Services | Mental Health | 860-223-1922 x1957 |
| Community Mental Health Affiliates - Transitional Youth Program | Both | 860-224-8880 x3310 |
| Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc - Meriden Clinic | Substance Abuse | 203-608-0205 |
| Connecticut Valley Hospital | Both | 860-262-5000 |
| Connecticut Valley Hospital - Addiction Services Division | Substance Abuse | 800-828-3396 x5 |
| Connection Inc - Hallie House | Substance Abuse | 860-343-5500 |
| Farrell Outpatient - Baldwin | Substance Abuse | 860-343-5300 |
| Farrell Treatment Center | Substance Abuse | 860-343-5300 x3425 |
| Gilead Community Services Inc - Gateway Community Treatment Program | Both | 860-343-5300 x3425 |
| Gilead Community Services Inc - Middletown Outpatient Clinic | Both | 860-343-5300 x3425 |
| John Dempsey Hospital - Psychiatry Outpatient Services | Mental Health | 860-679-6700 |
| Klingberg Family Centers - Outpatient Clinic | Mental Health | 860-826-2269 |
| Middlesex Health - Mental Health Day Treatment Program | Both | 860-364-8802 |
| Natchaug Hospital Inc - Joshua Center Shoreline | Both | 860-510-0163 |
| River Valley Services | Both | 860-262-5200 |
| Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/Middletown Clinic | Substance Abuse | 860-740-8132 |
| Rushford Center Inc | Both | 203-630-5280 |
| Rushford Center Inc - Adult Ambulatory Services | Substance Abuse | 877-577-3233 |
| Rushford Center Inc - Glastonbury | Substance Abuse | 877-577-3233 |
| Rushford Center Inc - Residential Detox Services | Substance Abuse | 860-852-1001 |
| Rushford Center Inc - Residential Intensive Treatment DMHAS | Substance Abuse | 860-852-1001 |
| Waterstone Counseling Center | Substance Abuse | 203-245-0412 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital - Branford Adolescent IOP/Outpt Servs | Mental Health | 203-488-0471 |
DOL Wage Violations in Higganum
2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,261 in back wages owed to 3 employees.
2
Violations
$1,261
Back Wages Owed
3
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Truck Bar-Higganum | — | — | 06441 | — | 1 | $983 | $983 | 1 |
| Body Essentials | — | — | 06441 | — | 1 | $278 | $139 | 2 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higganum
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| VALLEY BIBLE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF HADDAM INC | PO BOX 250 |
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What is the population of Higganum?
Higganum has a population of 1,549 residents and is located in Connecticut. The population density is 249 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 42.9% female and 57.1% male.
Is Higganum expensive to live in?
Higganum has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $134,750, 79% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $361,600 (28% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,568 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Higganum safe?
Higganum is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 32 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 667 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Higganum receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Higganum?
Higganum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.
How is the job market in Higganum?
The job market in Higganum is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,353. There are 6,800 business establishments in the area, including 485 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 13.7% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Higganum?
The median home value in Higganum is $361,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $469,904. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,568. Fair market rent is $1,590 for a 1-bedroom and $1,955 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 89.0%. The average annual property tax is $8,204.
How are the schools in Higganum?
Schools in Higganum score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 52.8% of adults in Higganum hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. 33.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Higganum?
The obesity rate in Higganum is 26.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.6% of adults are smokers. 16.1% are physically inactive. 23.9% of residents report depression. 5.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 92.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.
What is transportation like in Higganum?
The average commute in Higganum is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.4% of workers drive alone to work, 4% use public transit, and 13.7% work from home.
What are the demographics of Higganum?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Higganum is 95.9% White. 91.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.2% speak Spanish. 3.3% of the population are military veterans. 8.2% of residents have a disability. 98.9% have health insurance coverage.
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