Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Tashua is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 3,436. Residents earn $197,000 per year, which is 162% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tashua receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Tashua stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Tashua is $197,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 162% above $75,149. This places Tashua among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tashua is $630,800, making it a premium housing market at 124% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,368 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Tashua is a highly educated community — 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Tashua experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 84.1% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.9% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $197,000 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $83,872 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,441 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,630 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,884 |
| County GDP | $33,930M |
| Restaurants | 701 |
| Healthcare | 1,096 |
| Retail | 831 |
| Manufacturing | 249 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,486 |
| 228% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |
| Census Median | $630,800 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $894,900 |
| Median List Price | $894,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $298 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,368 |
| 104% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,486 |
| 228% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,096 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 434 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2750°N, 73.2544°W |
| County FIPS | 09120 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.6% |
| 95% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,096 |
| Restaurants | 701 |
| Retail Stores | 831 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |