Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,715 Population 859/sq mi density
$108,430 Median Income $53,593 per capita
$304,700 Home Value $407,284 Zillow
$1,403 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$108,430 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$304,700 home value, $1,403/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Pocotopaug, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,430
44% above
$53,593 per capita
Home Value
$304,700
8% above
Zillow: $407,284
Median Rent
$1,403/mo
21% above
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
18% above
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Lake Pocotopaug Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
144%
Home Value
108%
Rent
121%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Pocotopaug a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Pocotopaug residents earn a median household income of $108,430 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,593. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Lake Pocotopaug is $304,700 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,284. Median rent is $1,403/month, with 28.1% 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 1974.

Education

39.7% of adults in Lake Pocotopaug hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Pocotopaug has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,715
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density859/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,430
Per Capita$53,593
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$16,096M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

A+
Home Value$304,700
Rent$1,403
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$407,284
Housing Units2,264
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation472 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.3%
EV Stations1
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Pocotopaug was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 485 restaurants in the area.