Tashua, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,436 Population 939/sq mi density
$197,000 Median Income $83,872 per capita
$630,800 Home Value $353,183 Zillow
$2,368 Median Rent 48.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$197,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$630,800 home value, $2,368/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Tashua, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$197,000
162% above
$83,872 per capita
Home Value
$630,800
124% above
Zillow: $353,183
Median Rent
$2,368/mo
104% above
48.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.6%
95% above
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
30% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Tashua Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tashua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
262%
Home Value
224%
Rent
204%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
195%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tashua a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tashua residents earn a median household income of $197,000 , which is 162% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $83,872. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tashua is $630,800 , 124% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,183. Median rent is $2,368/month, with 48.3% 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 1972.

Education

65.6% of adults in Tashua hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% above the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tashua has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,436
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density939/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$197,000
Per Capita$83,872
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

A+
Home Value$630,800
Rent$2,368
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$353,183
Housing Units1,118
Rent Burden48.3%

Health

Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation434 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.6%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+30.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute38 min
Broadband94.2%
EV Stations25
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Tashua was built in 1972.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.