Stonington, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Stonington is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 934. Residents earn $103,333 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
934 Population 2,747/sq mi density
$103,333 Median Income $123,847 per capita
$824,700 Home Value $587,176 Zillow
$1,433 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,699 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$103,333 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$824,700 home value, $1,433/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K (77% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,333
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $824,700
193% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 86/100K
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.9%
113% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,433
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.2%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Stonington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population934
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density2,747/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,333
Per Capita$123,847
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$9,768M
Commute27 min

Housing

C
Home Value$824,700
Rent$1,433
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$587,176
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,699/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary248/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation-4 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Is Stonington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stonington receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Stonington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stonington is $103,333, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Stonington among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stonington is $824,700, making it a premium housing market at 193% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,433 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Stonington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,699 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Stonington is a highly educated community — 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Stonington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Stonington has a population of 934 with a density of 2,747 people per square mile. The median age is 62.7 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 8.6% Hispanic.

Population

934
Total Population
2,747
People / sq mi
62.7yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Stonington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.5%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stonington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stonington is $103,333, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Stonington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,333
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$123,847
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
IRS Avg AGI$107,904

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,814
County GDP$9,768M

Business (County)

Restaurants466
Healthcare350
Retail493
Manufacturing133

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,752
121% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone59.6%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Stonington is $824,700, 193% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,433 (23% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $587,176.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$824,700
193% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$587,176
Median List Price$1,356,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,356,000
$/Sq Ft$236
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio90.8%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,433
23% above US avg
Rent Burden26.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,752
121% above US avg
Effective Rate0.94%
In Stonington, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 17.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Stonington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
9% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma11.7%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Checkup Rate80.3%
Premature Death5,474/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access95.0%
Healthcare Facilities350
Stonington has a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents, 77% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,699 per 100,000 (13% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Stonington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent86.3/100K
77% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape5.4/100K
Robbery32.4/100K
Assault48.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,698.9/100K
13% below US avg
Burglary248.1/100K
Theft1,423.9/100K
Vehicle Theft27.0/100K
Arson10.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Stonington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
13% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-4 ft (-1 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,747/sq mi
Coordinates41.3348°N, 71.8995°W
County FIPS44009
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (113% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 15-point margin. 90.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.4%
D 56.4%

Winner: Democrat by 15 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.9%
113% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,747/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.5%
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities350
Restaurants466
Retail Stores493

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone59.6%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home27.3%

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