Living in Broad Brook, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broad Brook · Census data 2020–2024
Broad Brook has 3,609 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $97,625 (about the same as the Connecticut median), the median home value is $347,400, the median rent is $1,297/month.
Broad Brook at a glance
- Population
- 3,609
- Median age
- 41.8State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $97,625State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $347,400State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,297/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Broad Brook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Connecticut median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Broad Brook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broad Brook the median home value is $347,400, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,297 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,342 a month in housing costs.
Broad Brook median household income
The median household income in Broad Brook is $97,625 and the income per person is $51,700. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Broad Brook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,689
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.26
Broad Brook demographics
- Population
- 3,609
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 1,595
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broad Brook ›
Education in Broad Brook
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Broad Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 20.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broad Brook
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Broad Brook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Brook | 3,609 | $97,625 | $347,400 | $1,297 |
| East Windsor | 11,213 | $96,250 | $277,100 | $1,459 |
| Southwood Acres | 8,115 | $110,286 | $267,900 | $1,728 |
| Ellington | 16,455 | $129,913 | $366,900 | $1,737 |
| Enfield | 41,090 | $90,404 | $252,900 | $1,574 |
| South Windsor | 26,907 | $144,961 | $375,100 | $1,864 |
| Hazardville | 6,022 | $81,893 | $242,900 | $1,530 |
| Rockville | 7,072 | $51,232 | $218,700 | $1,136 |
| Windsor Locks | 12,579 | $81,205 | $258,800 | $1,394 |
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What is the median household income in Broad Brook, CT?
The median household income in Broad Brook is $97,625, about the same as the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Broad Brook?
The median home value in Broad Brook is $347,400, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Broad Brook?
The median gross rent in Broad Brook is $1,297 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Broad Brook, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Connecticut median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Broad Brook?
The median age in Broad Brook is 41.8 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Broad Brook?
The average commute to work in Broad Brook is 24 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broad Brook?
The unemployment rate in Broad Brook is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broad Brook?
46.5% of adults in Broad Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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