Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Stepney is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 3,489. Residents earn $142,250 per year, which is 89% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stepney receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Stepney stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stepney is $142,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 89% above $75,149. This places Stepney among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Stepney is $437,500, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,065 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Stepney is a highly educated community — 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Stepney experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $142,250 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $72,913 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,482 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $242,927 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,324 |
| County GDP | $76,344M |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Healthcare | 2,172 |
| Retail | 2,360 |
| Manufacturing | 493 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.59% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $437,500 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $419,900 |
| Median List Price | $419,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $292 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,065 |
| 78% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.59% |
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 391 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3244°N, 73.2684°W |
| County FIPS | 09190 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.1% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Retail Stores | 2,360 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |