At a Glance
Home Value
$413,300
Zillow: $468,687
Bachelor's Degree+
52.5%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
12.1% smoking rate
How Pomfret Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pomfret's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pomfret a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pomfret is $413,300 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,687. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
52.5% of adults in Pomfret hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pomfret has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population670
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$46,514
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
Home Value$413,300
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$468,687
Housing Units228
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,696/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation189 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute41 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pomfret was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.375 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.