Jewett City, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,412 Population 4,806/sq mi density
$55,590 Median Income $29,108 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $285,025 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,590 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Jewett City, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,590
26% below
$29,108 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
30% below
Zillow: $285,025
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Jewett City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
70%
Rent
95%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jewett City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jewett City residents earn a median household income of $55,590 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,108. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,962 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jewett City is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,025. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 32.5% 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 1951.

Education

9.4% of adults in Jewett City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jewett City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,412
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density4,806/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,590
Per Capita$29,108
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$5,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$1,100
Ownership37.3%
Zillow$285,025
Housing Units1,595
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation156 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.4%
EV Stations13
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Jewett City was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 200 restaurants in the area.