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Southwood Acres, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,154 Population 1,536/sq mi density
$105,529 Median Income $47,201 per capita
$247,400 Home Value $391,805 Zillow
$1,493 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 1,914 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,529 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,400 home value, $1,493/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Southwood Acres, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,529
40% above
$47,201 per capita
Home Value
$247,400
12% below
Zillow: $391,805
Median Rent
$1,493/mo
28% above
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
69% below
1,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
10% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Southwood Acres Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
88%
Rent
128%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southwood Acres a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Southwood Acres residents earn a median household income of $105,529 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,201. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Southwood Acres is $247,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,805. Median rent is $1,493/month, with 21.0% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Southwood Acres reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,914/100K.

Education

37.2% of adults in Southwood Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southwood Acres has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,154
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,536/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,529
Per Capita$47,201
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$247,400
Rent$1,493
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$391,805
Housing Units3,383
Rent Burden21.0%

Crime

F
Violent119/100K
Property1,914/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation121 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.0%
EV Stations6
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Southwood Acres was built in 1965.
16.0% 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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.