Plantsville, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Plantsville is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 2,045. Residents earn $107,431 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,045 Population 2,045/sq mi density
$107,431 Median Income $50,987 per capita
$289,500 Home Value
$1,191 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,431 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,500 home value, $1,191/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,431
43% higher than US avg
Home Value $289,500
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.0%
5% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,191
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

How Plantsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,045
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density2,045/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,431
Per Capita$50,987
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$50,133M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$289,500
Rent$1,191
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation151 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+95.0%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute19 min
EV Stations2
Libraries27

Is Plantsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plantsville receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Plantsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plantsville is $107,431, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Plantsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plantsville is $289,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Plantsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Plantsville has a population of 2,045 with a density of 2,045 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.7%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

2,045
Total Population
2,045
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.3%
Female 56.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Plantsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.7%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.3%
53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plantsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plantsville is $107,431, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Plantsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,431
43% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,987
Avg Weekly Wage$1,452
IRS Avg AGI$92,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,772
County GDP$50,133M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,504
Healthcare1,906
Retail1,869
Manufacturing609

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,646
147% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Plantsville is $289,500, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,191 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$289,500
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,191
2% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,646
147% above US avg
Effective Rate2.99%
In Plantsville, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Plantsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma12.9%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate80.1%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,906

Crime Rates: Plantsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Plantsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.9 inches
18% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density2,045/sq mi
Coordinates41.5832°N, 72.8919°W
County FIPS09170
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59%

Winner: Democrat by 20.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.0%
5% below US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score6.10
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,045/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities1,906
Restaurants1,504
Retail Stores1,869

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Work from Home4.0%

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