Salmon Brook, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,229 Population 678/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $50,349 per capita
$312,400 Home Value $319,623 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$312,400 home value, $1,000/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Salmon Brook, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$50,349 per capita
Home Value
$312,400
11% above
Zillow: $319,623
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
61% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Salmon Brook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
111%
Rent
86%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
161%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salmon Brook a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Salmon Brook residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,349. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Salmon Brook is $312,400 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,623. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 22.9% 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 1972.

Education

54.4% of adults in Salmon Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Salmon Brook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,229
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$50,349
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A
Home Value$312,400
Rent$1,000
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$319,623
Housing Units1,134
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation231 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.4%
EV Stations2
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Salmon Brook was built in 1972.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.