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Redding Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
217 Population 314/sq mi density
$183,796 Median Income $80,641 per capita
$509,600 Home Value $542,130 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$183,796 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$509,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Redding Center, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$183,796
145% above
$80,641 per capita
Home Value
$509,600
81% above
Zillow: $542,130
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%
96% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
31% below
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Redding Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
245%
Home Value
181%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Redding Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Redding Center residents earn a median household income of $183,796 , which is 145% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $80,641. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Redding Center is $509,600 , 81% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $542,130. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Redding Center reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 844/100K.

Education

66.2% of adults in Redding Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Redding Center has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population217
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$183,796
Per Capita$80,641
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$509,600
Rent
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$542,130
Housing Units74
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property844/100K

Health

Obesity22.2%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation667 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute46 min
Broadband76.0%
EV Stations3
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Redding Center was built in 1963.
47.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.