Moosup, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,218 Population 1,319/sq mi density
$75,469 Median Income $35,607 per capita
$269,000 Home Value $396,931 Zillow
$1,215 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,469 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, $1,215/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Moosup, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,469
0% below
$35,607 per capita
Home Value
$269,000
5% below
Zillow: $396,931
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
4% above
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Moosup Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
95%
Rent
104%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moosup a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moosup residents earn a median household income of $75,469 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,607. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Moosup is $269,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,931. Median rent is $1,215/month, with 30.6% 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 1950.

Education

16.8% of adults in Moosup hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moosup has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,218
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,319/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,469
Per Capita$35,607
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$5,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,000
Rent$1,215
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$396,931
Housing Units1,269
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation249 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.2%
EV Stations1
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Moosup was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 200 restaurants in the area.