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Lake Chaffee, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
299 Population 2,300/sq mi density
$97,813 Median Income $43,218 per capita
$252,800 Home Value $326,837 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 1,689 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$252,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Chaffee, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,813
30% above
$43,218 per capita
Home Value
$252,800
10% below
Zillow: $326,837
Violent Crime
213/100K
44% below
1,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
36% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Lake Chaffee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
90%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Chaffee a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Chaffee residents earn a median household income of $97,813 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,218. 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 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Chaffee is $252,800 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,837. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Lake Chaffee reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,689/100K.

Education

45.7% of adults in Lake Chaffee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Chaffee has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population299
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density2,300/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,813
Per Capita$43,218
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$252,800
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$326,837
Housing Units185
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent213/100K
Property1,689/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation854 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+42.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute37 min
Broadband75.7%
EV Stations5
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Chaffee was built in 1957.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.