Wauregan, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,209 Population 737/sq mi density
$90,625 Median Income $32,195 per capita
$240,400 Home Value $396,931 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,625 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,400 home value, $1,175/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wauregan, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,625
21% above
$32,195 per capita
Home Value
$240,400
15% below
Zillow: $396,931
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
1% above
10.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Wauregan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
85%
Rent
101%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wauregan 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

Wauregan residents earn a median household income of $90,625 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,195. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,962 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wauregan is $240,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,931. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 10.4% 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 1951.

Education

14.8% of adults in Wauregan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wauregan has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,209
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,625
Per Capita$32,195
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$5,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,400
Rent$1,175
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$396,931
Housing Units554
Rent Burden10.4%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation142 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.3%
EV Stations1
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Wauregan was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 200 restaurants in the area.