At a Glance
Median Income
$33,125
$16,081 per capita
Home Value
$304,600
Zillow: $264,043
Median Rent
$1,612/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.8% smoking rate
How Storrs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Storrs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Storrs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Storrs residents earn a median household income of $33,125 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,081. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 Storrs is $304,600 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,043. Median rent is $1,612/month, with 51.0% 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
68.6% of adults in Storrs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Storrs 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 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,502
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density1,812/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born14.5%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,125
Per Capita$16,081
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594
Housing
F
Home Value$304,600
Rent$1,612
Ownership29.9%
Zillow$264,043
Housing Units2,514
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation634 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.6%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+45.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute16 min
Broadband73.4%
EV Stations24
Libraries62
Did You Know?
The median home in Storrs was built in 1980.
35.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
14.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.