Living in East Granby, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Granby · Census data 2020–2024
East Granby has 5,238 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $120,938 (26% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $388,000, the median rent is $1,341/month.
East Granby at a glance
- Population
- 5,238
- Median age
- 42.4State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $120,938State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $388,000State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,341/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is East Granby a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Granby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Granby the median home value is $388,000, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,341 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,479 a month in housing costs.
East Granby median household income
The median household income in East Granby is $120,938 and the income per person is $56,557. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in East Granby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,085
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.66
East Granby demographics
- Population
- 5,238
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 1,967
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Granby ›
Education in East Granby
52.1% of adults 25 and older in East Granby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Granby
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
East Granby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Granby | 5,238 | $120,938 | $388,000 | $1,341 |
| Tariffville | 1,419 | $106,944 | $274,600 | $1,244 |
| Salmon Brook | 2,343 | $74,375 | $324,700 | $1,177 |
| Windsor Locks | 12,579 | $81,205 | $258,800 | $1,394 |
| Simsbury Center | 6,198 | $138,242 | $412,800 | $2,360 |
| Granby | 11,184 | $120,275 | $367,900 | $1,335 |
| Windsor | 29,468 | $104,725 | $305,200 | $1,681 |
| Simsbury | 25,066 | $157,907 | $443,500 | $2,203 |
| Suffield | 15,702 | $119,472 | $407,500 | $1,424 |
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What is the median household income in East Granby, CT?
The median household income in East Granby is $120,938, 26% 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 East Granby?
The median home value in East Granby is $388,000, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in East Granby?
The median gross rent in East Granby is $1,341 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is East Granby, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Granby?
The median age in East Granby is 42.4 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in East Granby?
The average commute to work in East Granby is 25 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Granby?
The unemployment rate in East Granby is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Granby?
52.1% of adults in East Granby 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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