At a Glance
Median Income
$81,458
$43,312 per capita
Home Value
$241,400
Zillow: $336,876
Violent Crime
307/100K
1,738/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Quinebaug Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quinebaug's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quinebaug 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
Quinebaug residents earn a median household income of $81,458 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,312. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quinebaug is $241,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,876. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Quinebaug reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,738/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Quinebaug hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quinebaug has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,163
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,458
Per Capita$43,312
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,400
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$336,876
Housing Units550
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent307/100K
Property1,738/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation422 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries70
Did You Know?
The median home in Quinebaug was built in 1969.
34.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.