Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Mansfield Center is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 988. Residents earn $132,639 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mansfield Center receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Mansfield Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mansfield Center is $132,639, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Mansfield Center among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mansfield Center is $294,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mansfield Center is a highly educated community — 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mansfield Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,639 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,096 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,356 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,337 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,101 |
| County GDP | $24,087M |
| Restaurants | 773 |
| Healthcare | 870 |
| Retail | 963 |
| Manufacturing | 165 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,070 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 28.3% |
| Census Median | $294,300 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,070 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 870 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7671°N, 72.1868°W |
| County FIPS | 09180 |
Winner: Democrat by 13 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.2% |
| 91% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 23 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 870 |
| Restaurants | 773 |
| Retail Stores | 963 |
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 28.3% |