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Terryville, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,112 Population 1,852/sq mi density
$73,438 Median Income $38,305 per capita
$221,000 Home Value $330,242 Zillow
$1,130 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 2,497 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Terryville, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,438
2% below
$38,305 per capita
Home Value
$221,000
22% below
Zillow: $330,242
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
3% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
69% below
2,497/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Terryville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
78%
Rent
97%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Terryville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Terryville residents earn a median household income of $73,438 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,305. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,526 business establishments, including 904 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Terryville is $221,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,242. Median rent is $1,130/month, with 30.3% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Terryville reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,497/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Terryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Terryville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population5,112
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,852/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,438
Per Capita$38,305
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$33,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,000
Rent$1,130
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$330,242
Housing Units2,446
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent119/100K
Property2,497/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation596 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.7%
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Terryville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 904 restaurants in the area.