Stepney, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,489 Population 519/sq mi density
$142,250 Median Income $72,913 per capita
$437,500 Home Value $634,008 Zillow
$2,065 Median Rent 49.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$142,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$437,500 home value, $2,065/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Stepney, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$142,250
89% above
$72,913 per capita
Home Value
$437,500
55% above
Zillow: $634,008
Median Rent
$2,065/mo
78% above
49.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.1%
61% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
31% below
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Stepney Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
189%
Home Value
155%
Rent
178%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
161%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stepney a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stepney residents earn a median household income of $142,250 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,913. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stepney is $437,500 , 55% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $634,008. Median rent is $2,065/month, with 49.3% 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 1980.

Education

54.1% of adults in Stepney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stepney has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,489
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$142,250
Per Capita$72,913
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$437,500
Rent$2,065
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$634,008
Housing Units1,682
Rent Burden49.3%

Health

Obesity22.2%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation391 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.4%
EV Stations5
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Stepney was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.