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West Simsbury, CT
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West Simsbury, CT
At a Glance
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)
Is West Simsbury a Good Place to Live?
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 0.6% (83% 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.
Safety & Crime
West Simsbury reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,202/100K.
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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.