Plattsville, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Plattsville is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 742. Residents earn $164,219 per year, which is 119% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
742 Population 742/sq mi density
$164,219 Median Income $72,126 per capita
$603,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$164,219 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$603,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $164,219
119% higher than US avg
Home Value $603,700
114% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.6%
89% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.2%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population742
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

A+
Median Income$164,219
Per Capita$72,126
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,930M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$603,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity21.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.7%
Heart Disease3.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation250 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.6%
High School+97.7%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Libraries13

Is Plattsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plattsville receives an overall livability score of 4.9 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Plattsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plattsville is $164,219, which is significantly higher than the national average — 119% above $75,149. This places Plattsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plattsville is $603,700, making it a premium housing market at 114% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Plattsville is a highly educated community — 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Plattsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Plattsville has a population of 742 with a density of 742 people per square mile. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76%).

Population

742
Total Population
742
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Plattsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.0%
11% above US avg
Spanish13.0%
3% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plattsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plattsville is $164,219, which is 119% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Plattsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$164,219
119% above US avg
Per Capita Income$72,126
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441
IRS Avg AGI$105,630

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,884
County GDP$33,930M

Business (County)

Restaurants701
Healthcare1,096
Retail831
Manufacturing249

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$11,486
228% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Work from Home19.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Plattsville is $603,700, 114% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$603,700
114% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$237
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.8%
Price Drops66.7%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

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-Occupied98.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$11,486
228% above US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
In Plattsville, 21.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.7% report depression. 15.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.2%
34% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
High Blood Pressure22.2%
Asthma9.5%
COPD3.1%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity15.7%
Depression18.7%
Mental Distress13.5%
Physical Distress8.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.8%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,096

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Plattsville 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 is 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation250 ft (76 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density742/sq mi
Coordinates41.2259°N, 73.2591°W
County FIPS09120
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 63.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.6%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 23.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.6%
89% above US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score6.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density742/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities1,096
Restaurants701
Retail Stores831

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Work from Home19.8%

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