Living in Candlewood Isle, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Candlewood Isle · Census data 2020–2024
Candlewood Isle has 633 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median household income is $250,001 (161% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $1,029,200.
Candlewood Isle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Candlewood Isle at a glance
- Population
- 633
- Median age
- 55.6State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $1,029,200State: $366,900
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.2%
- Average commute
- 57 min
Is Candlewood Isle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 161% higher than the Connecticut median.
Cons: Home values 181% higher than the state median; an average commute of 57 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Candlewood Isle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Candlewood Isle the median home value is $1,029,200, 209% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Candlewood Isle median household income
The median household income in Candlewood Isle is $250,001 and the income per person is $172,506. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Candlewood Isle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 421
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 38.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.45
38.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Candlewood Isle has many vacation and second homes.
Candlewood Isle demographics
- Population
- 633
- Median age
- 55.6
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 33%
- Households
- 258
- Foreign-born
- 25.3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Candlewood Isle ›
Education in Candlewood Isle
59.2% of adults 25 and older in Candlewood Isle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Candlewood Isle
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 57 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.4%
- Drive alone
- 52.5%
- Public transit
- 12.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Candlewood Isle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlewood Isle | 633 | $250,001 | $1,029,200 | — |
| Candlewood Knolls | 224 | $164,250 | $700,000 | — |
| Candlewood Lake Club | 255 | $250,001 | — | — |
| Candlewood Shores | 525 | $183,587 | $421,300 | — |
| Chimney Point | 117 | $101,213 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Knollcrest | 266 | $163,125 | $484,100 | — |
| Candlewood Orchards | 900 | $131,250 | $502,500 | — |
| New Fairfield | 13,584 | $137,647 | $484,800 | $1,896 |
| Sail Harbor | 120 | $247,344 | $1,085,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Candlewood Isle, CT?
The median household income in Candlewood Isle is $250,001, 161% higher than 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 Candlewood Isle?
The median home value in Candlewood Isle is $1,029,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
Is Candlewood Isle, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 161% higher than the Connecticut median. Minuses: home values 181% higher than the state median; an average commute of 57 minutes.
What is the median age in Candlewood Isle?
The median age in Candlewood Isle is 55.6 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Candlewood Isle?
The average commute to work in Candlewood Isle is 57 minutes; 29.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Candlewood Isle?
The unemployment rate in Candlewood Isle is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Candlewood Isle?
59.2% of adults in Candlewood Isle 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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