At a Glance
Median Income
$103,333
$123,847 per capita
Home Value
$824,700
Zillow: $646,773
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
7.4% smoking rate
How Stonington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stonington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stonington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stonington residents earn a median household income of $103,333 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $123,847. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stonington is $824,700 , 193% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $646,773. Median rent is $1,433/month, with 26.6% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Stonington reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 866/100K.
Education
71.9% of adults in Stonington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 42.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population934
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density2,747/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$103,333
Per Capita$123,847
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
C
Home Value$824,700
Rent$1,433
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$646,773
Housing Units789
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property866/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation-4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+45.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Stonington was built in 1938.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.