Living in Haddam, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haddam · Census data 2020–2024
Haddam has 8,644 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $114,426 (19% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $379,700, the median rent is $1,567/month.
Haddam at a glance
- Population
- 8,644
- Median age
- 45.9State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $114,426State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $379,700State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,567/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Haddam a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Haddam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haddam the median home value is $379,700, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,567 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,342 a month in housing costs.
Haddam median household income
The median household income in Haddam is $114,426 and the income per person is $59,294. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Haddam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,637
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.52
Haddam demographics
- Population
- 8,644
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 3,389
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haddam ›
Education in Haddam
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Haddam have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haddam
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Haddam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddam | 8,644 | $114,426 | $379,700 | $1,567 |
| Higganum | 1,742 | $127,759 | $331,300 | $1,707 |
| Chester | 3,825 | $109,191 | $442,200 | $1,549 |
| Moodus | 2,042 | $103,457 | $285,700 | $1,157 |
| East Hampton | 12,925 | $124,577 | $349,000 | $1,393 |
| Durham | 7,208 | $158,857 | $424,800 | $1,154 |
| Chester Center | 2,026 | $89,375 | $422,500 | $1,473 |
| Middletown | 47,958 | $79,438 | $295,300 | $1,446 |
| Killingworth | 6,240 | $140,655 | $446,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Haddam, CT?
The median household income in Haddam is $114,426, 19% 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 Haddam?
The median home value in Haddam is $379,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Haddam?
The median gross rent in Haddam is $1,567 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Haddam, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Haddam?
The median age in Haddam is 45.9 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Haddam?
The average commute to work in Haddam is 31 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haddam?
The unemployment rate in Haddam is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haddam?
47.6% of adults in 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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