Sacred Heart University, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,085 Population 9,042/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

905 Violent Crime/100K 2,899 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

56.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sacred Heart University, CT

At a Glance

Violent Crime

905/100K

138% above

2,899/100K property

Bachelor's Degree+

56.3%

67% above

92.7% high school+

Unemployment

0.5%

86% below

Obesity Rate

19.0%

41% below

6.0% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

275 sunny days/yr

How Sacred Heart University Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Bachelor's

167%

Unemployment

14%

Crime

238%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sacred Heart University a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Sacred Heart University reports 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,899/100K.

Education

56.3% of adults in Sacred Heart University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sacred Heart University 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.

Data Overview

People

Population1,085

Median Age19.0 yrs

Density9,042/mi²

Male / Female34% / 67%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans0.6%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$5,657

Unemployment0.5%

Poverty

County GDP$33,930M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership

Zillow$353,183

Rent Burden35.1%

Crime

Violent905/100K

Property2,899/100K

Health

Obesity19.0%

Diabetes5.2%

Smoking6.0%

Heart Disease3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days275/yr

Rain44.1 in/yr

AQI39 (Good)

Elevation293 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+56.3%

High School+92.7%

Graduate+22.5%

School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%

Commute9 min

Broadband0.0%

EV Stations25

Libraries13

Did You Know?

Sacred Heart University was founded in 1963.

32.6% work from home.

The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (43 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.

5.5% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 701 restaurants in the area.