Sail Harbor, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Sail Harbor is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 136. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
136 Population 289/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $141,579 per capita
$881,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$881,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $881,300
213% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 65.9%
96% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.8%
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Sail Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population136
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density289/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$141,579
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,494M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$881,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation430 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.9%
High School+89.4%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries8

Is Sail Harbor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sail Harbor receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sail Harbor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sail Harbor is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Sail Harbor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sail Harbor is $881,300, making it a premium housing market at 213% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Sail Harbor is a highly educated community — 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Sail Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Sail Harbor has a population of 136 with a density of 289 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.8%).

Population

136
Total Population
289
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Sail Harbor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.3%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.7%
40% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sail Harbor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sail Harbor is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Sail Harbor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$141,579
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$112,316

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,328
County GDP$5,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants222
Healthcare245
Retail298
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.2 min
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Sail Harbor is $881,300, 213% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$881,300
213% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Rate1.50%
In Sail Harbor, 22.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.4% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sail Harbor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.8%
29% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure24.3%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access94.9%
Healthcare Facilities245

Crime Rates: Sail Harbor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Sail Harbor has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates41.5242°N, 73.4642°W
County FIPS36079
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 65.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.7-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 43.2%

Winner: Republican by 13.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.9%
96% above US avg
High School+89.4%
School Test Score6.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density289/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities245
Restaurants222
Retail Stores298

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.2 min
Work from Home20.6%

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