Living in East Haddam, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Haddam · Census data 2020–2024
East Haddam has 8,969 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $107,861 (13% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $352,700, the median rent is $1,242/month.
East Haddam at a glance
- Population
- 8,969
- Median age
- 50State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $107,861State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $352,700State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,242/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is East Haddam a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Haddam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Haddam the median home value is $352,700, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,242 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,349 a month in housing costs.
East Haddam median household income
The median household income in East Haddam is $107,861 and the income per person is $58,907. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in East Haddam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,380
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.41
East Haddam demographics
- Population
- 8,969
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 3,663
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Haddam ›
Education in East Haddam
38.1% of adults 25 and older in East Haddam have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Haddam
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
East Haddam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Haddam | 8,969 | $107,861 | $352,700 | $1,242 |
| Moodus | 2,042 | $103,457 | $285,700 | $1,157 |
| Chester Center | 2,026 | $89,375 | $422,500 | $1,473 |
| Colchester | 15,648 | $122,390 | $366,800 | $1,474 |
| Lyme | 2,303 | $135,000 | $629,900 | $1,719 |
| Chester | 3,825 | $109,191 | $442,200 | $1,549 |
| Salem | 4,282 | $123,245 | $403,600 | $1,440 |
| Deep River Center | 2,407 | $71,447 | $334,600 | $1,242 |
| Haddam | 8,644 | $114,426 | $379,700 | $1,567 |
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What is the median household income in East Haddam, CT?
The median household income in East Haddam is $107,861, 13% 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 Haddam?
The median home value in East Haddam is $352,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in East Haddam?
The median gross rent in East Haddam is $1,242 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is East Haddam, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in East Haddam?
The median age in East Haddam is 50 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in East Haddam?
The average commute to work in East Haddam is 30 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Haddam?
The unemployment rate in East Haddam is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Haddam?
38.1% of adults in East Haddam 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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