At a Glance
Median Income
$86,920
$58,586 per capita
Home Value
$429,200
Zillow: $570,375
Median Rent
$1,259/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.6%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
9.7% smoking rate
How Housatonic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Housatonic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Housatonic a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Housatonic residents earn a median household income of $86,920 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,586. 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 5,475 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Housatonic is $429,200 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,375. Median rent is $1,259/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
53.6% of adults in Housatonic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Housatonic has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,054
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,920
Per Capita$58,586
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,165M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
B+
Home Value$429,200
Rent$1,259
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$570,375
Housing Units605
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Housatonic was built in 1938.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.