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Higganum, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County
Higganum, CT
At a Glance
How Higganum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Higganum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Higganum a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Higganum residents earn a median household income of $134,750 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,558. 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 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Higganum is $361,600 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,904. Median rent is $1,568/month, with 24.3% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Higganum reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 667/100K.
Education
52.8% of adults in Higganum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Higganum has 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.