Poplar Plains, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,203 Population 1,124/sq mi density
$210,625 Median Income $138,788 per capita
$1,210,200 Home Value $1,317,248 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$210,625 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$1,210,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Poplar Plains, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$210,625
180% above
$138,788 per capita
Home Value
$1,210,200
329% above
Zillow: $1,317,248
Bachelor's Degree+
91.4%
171% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.7%
39% below
4.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
280%
Home Value
429%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
271%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Poplar Plains a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.1% (14% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,203
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,124/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$210,625
Per Capita$138,788
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

B
Home Value$1,210,200
Rent
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$1,317,248
Housing Units556
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity19.7%
Diabetes5.0%
Smoking4.6%
Heart Disease3.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation91 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+91.4%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+55.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute49 min
Broadband95.7%
EV Stations3
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Poplar Plains was built in 1961.
13.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
46.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.