Poquonock Bridge, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,108 Population 827/sq mi density
$42,907 Median Income $23,802 per capita
$190,700 Home Value $411,359 Zillow
$1,349 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,907 median income, 20.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$190,700 home value, $1,349/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Poquonock Bridge, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,907
43% below
$23,802 per capita
Home Value
$190,700
32% below
Zillow: $411,359
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
16% above
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
68.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.1%
458% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Poquonock Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Poquonock Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
68%
Rent
116%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
558%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Poquonock Bridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Poquonock Bridge residents earn a median household income of $42,907 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,802. The unemployment rate stands at 20.1% (458% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Poquonock Bridge is $190,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,359. Median rent is $1,349/month, with 41.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

11.1% of adults in Poquonock Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 68.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Poquonock Bridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,108
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born22.4%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,907
Per Capita$23,802
Unemployment20.1%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$24,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356

Housing

A
Home Value$190,700
Rent$1,349
Ownership30.9%
Zillow$411,359
Housing Units520
Rent Burden41.2%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation109 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+68.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.3%
EV Stations35
Libraries23

Did You Know?

The median home in Poquonock Bridge was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
22.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.