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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,431 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,987 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,452 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,750 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,772 |
| County GDP | $50,133M |
| Restaurants | 1,504 |
| Healthcare | 1,906 |
| Retail | 1,869 |
| Manufacturing | 609 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,646 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $289,500 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,191 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,646 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Exercise Access | 95.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,906 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.9 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5832°N, 72.8919°W |
| County FIPS | 09170 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.0% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,045/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,906 |
| Restaurants | 1,504 |
| Retail Stores | 1,869 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |