West Simsbury, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,878 Population 622/sq mi density
$191,042 Median Income $100,677 per capita
$468,400 Home Value $473,581 Zillow
$2,250 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$191,042 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$468,400 home value, $2,250/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.4% bachelor's degree or higher

West Simsbury, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$191,042
154% above
$100,677 per capita
Home Value
$468,400
66% above
Zillow: $473,581
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
93% above
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.4%
94% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How West Simsbury Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
254%
Home Value
166%
Rent
193%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
194%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Simsbury a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Simsbury residents earn a median household income of $191,042 , which is 154% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $100,677. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Simsbury is $468,400 , 66% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,581. Median rent is $2,250/month, with 37.2% 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 1975.

Education

65.4% of adults in West Simsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Simsbury has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,878
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density622/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$191,042
Per Capita$100,677
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$468,400
Rent$2,250
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$473,581
Housing Units882
Rent Burden37.2%

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation318 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+28.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.4%
EV Stations2
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in West Simsbury was built in 1975.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.