Stafford Springs, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,801 Population 753/sq mi density
$70,967 Median Income $34,281 per capita
$200,900 Home Value $349,059 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,967 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,900 home value, $1,101/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stafford Springs, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,967
6% below
$34,281 per capita
Home Value
$200,900
29% below
Zillow: $349,059
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Stafford Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
71%
Rent
95%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stafford Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stafford Springs residents earn a median household income of $70,967 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,281. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Stafford Springs is $200,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,059. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 25.7% 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 1950.

Education

23.9% of adults in Stafford Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stafford Springs has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,801
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,967
Per Capita$34,281
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,900
Rent$1,101
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$349,059
Housing Units2,254
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
Elevation756 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.7%
EV Stations5
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Stafford Springs was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.