Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
West Simsbury is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 2,878. Residents earn $191,042 per year, which is 154% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Simsbury 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. West Simsbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in West Simsbury is $191,042, which is significantly higher than the national average — 154% above $75,149. This places West Simsbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in West Simsbury is $468,400, making it a premium housing market at 66% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,250 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Simsbury is a highly educated community — 65.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
West Simsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $191,042 |
| 154% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $100,677 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,594 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,764 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,617 |
| County GDP | $110,914M |
| Restaurants | 2,315 |
| Healthcare | 3,406 |
| Retail | 3,102 |
| Manufacturing | 1,104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,203 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 27.5% |
| Census Median | $468,400 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $849,900 |
| Median List Price | $849,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $252 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 114.7% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,250 |
| 93% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,203 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.8% |
| Exercise Access | 93.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,406 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.1 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8757°N, 72.8451°W |
| County FIPS | 09110 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.4% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 62 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,406 |
| Restaurants | 2,315 |
| Retail Stores | 3,102 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 27.5% |