Weatogue, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Weatogue is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 2,851. Residents earn $174,286 per year, which is 132% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,851 Population 950/sq mi density
$174,286 Median Income $86,591 per capita
$414,100 Home Value
$1,938 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$174,286 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$414,100 home value, $1,938/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $174,286
132% higher than US avg
Home Value $414,100
47% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 77.8%
131% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,938
67% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.7%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

How Weatogue Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,851
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density950/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$174,286
Per Capita$86,591
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.1%
County GDP$110,914M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,100
Rent$1,938
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease3.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation296 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+77.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.3%
EV Stations2
Libraries62

Is Weatogue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weatogue 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. Weatogue stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Weatogue is $174,286, which is significantly higher than the national average — 132% above $75,149. This places Weatogue among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Weatogue is $414,100, 47% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,938 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Weatogue is a highly educated community — 77.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Weatogue 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 53.5 inches, including 38.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Weatogue has a population of 2,851 with a density of 950 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

2,851
Total Population
950
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Weatogue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.9%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.1%
32% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Weatogue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weatogue is $174,286, which is 132% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Weatogue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$174,286
132% above US avg
Per Capita Income$86,591
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594
IRS Avg AGI$95,764

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,617
County GDP$110,914M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,315
Healthcare3,406
Retail3,102
Manufacturing1,104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,203
134% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone65.7%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home24.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Weatogue is $414,100, 47% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,938 (67% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$414,100
47% above US avg
Median List Price$590,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$590,000
$/Sq Ft$239
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,938
67% above US avg
Rent Burden26.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,203
134% above US avg
Effective Rate1.98%
In Weatogue, 25.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.1% report depression. 15.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Weatogue vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.7%
20% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
High Blood Pressure24.1%
Asthma11.0%
COPD3.0%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity15.0%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress8.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate81.1%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access93.2%
Healthcare Facilities3,406

Crime Rates: Weatogue vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Weatogue 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 is 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.5 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall38.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation296 ft (90 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density950/sq mi
Coordinates41.8472°N, 72.8298°W
County FIPS09110
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 77.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (131% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21.9-point margin. 96.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.2%
D 60.1%

Winner: Democrat by 21.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+77.8%
131% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density950/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries62
Healthcare Facilities3,406
Restaurants2,315
Retail Stores3,102

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone65.7%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home24.1%

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