Terryville, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

3.8 /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
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Terryville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 5.2% (44% 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.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,112
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,852/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,438
Per Capita$38,305
Unemployment5.2%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
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.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 904 restaurants in the area.