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Storrs, CT
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Storrs, CT
At a Glance
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)
Is Storrs a Good Place to Live?
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 6.7% (86% 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.
Safety & Crime
Storrs reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,689/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.