At a Glance
Median Income
$69,821
$35,295 per capita
Home Value
$200,500
Zillow: $285,904
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
14.8% smoking rate
How Suffield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Suffield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Suffield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Suffield residents earn a median household income of $69,821 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,295. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Suffield is $200,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,904. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
21.0% of adults in Suffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Suffield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,291
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,821
Per Capita$35,295
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,500
Rent$1,072
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$285,904
Housing Units433
Rent Burden36.2%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,166 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Suffield was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.