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Poplar Plains, CT
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Poplar Plains, CT
At a Glance
How Poplar Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poplar Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Poplar Plains a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Poplar Plains residents earn a median household income of $210,625 , which is 180% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $138,788. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poplar Plains is $1,210,200 , 329% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,317,248. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Poplar Plains reports 19 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 317/100K.
Education
91.4% of adults in Poplar Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (171% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poplar Plains has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.