Mill Plain, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,980 Population 4,041/sq mi density
$190,250 Median Income $78,245 per capita
$806,600 Home Value $353,183 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$190,250 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$806,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mill Plain, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$190,250
153% above
$78,245 per capita
Home Value
$806,600
186% above
Zillow: $353,183
Bachelor's Degree+
74.5%
121% above
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.1%
403% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
28% below
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Mill Plain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
253%
Home Value
286%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
221%
Unemployment
503%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mill Plain a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mill Plain residents earn a median household income of $190,250 , which is 153% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,245. The unemployment rate stands at 18.1% (403% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mill Plain is $806,600 , 186% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,183. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

74.5% of adults in Mill Plain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (121% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mill Plain has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,980
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density4,041/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$190,250
Per Capita$78,245
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

A
Home Value$806,600
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$353,183
Housing Units659
Rent Burden35.1%

Health

Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+40.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.5%
EV Stations25
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Mill Plain was built in 1956.
12.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.