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Stafford Springs, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,801 Population 753/sq mi density
$70,967 Median Income $34,281 per capita
$200,900 Home Value $326,837 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 1,689 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,967 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,900 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
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: $326,837
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
213/100K
44% below
1,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
271 sunny days/yr

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
108%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stafford Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 3.9% (8% 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 $326,837. 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.

Safety & Crime

Stafford Springs reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,689/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,801
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,967
Per Capita$34,281
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,900
Rent$1,101
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$326,837
Housing Units2,254
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent213/100K
Property1,689/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.