Living in North Stonington, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Stonington · Census data 2020–2024
North Stonington has 5,160 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $123,938 (29% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $397,100, the median rent is $1,298/month.
North Stonington at a glance
- Population
- 5,160
- Median age
- 50.8State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $123,938State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $397,100State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,298/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is North Stonington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Stonington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Stonington the median home value is $397,100, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,668 a month in housing costs.
North Stonington median household income
The median household income in North Stonington is $123,938 and the income per person is $60,067. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in North Stonington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,333
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.44
North Stonington demographics
- Population
- 5,160
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 2,114
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Stonington ›
Education in North Stonington
51.6% of adults 25 and older in North Stonington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Stonington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
North Stonington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Stonington | 5,160 | $123,938 | $397,100 | $1,298 |
| Ashaway | 1,722 | $103,707 | $343,600 | $1,604 |
| Hopkinton | 8,420 | $97,172 | $404,300 | $1,040 |
| Pawcatuck | 5,577 | $80,114 | $360,600 | $1,155 |
| Preston | 4,821 | $116,648 | $361,900 | $1,433 |
| Voluntown | 2,604 | $101,964 | $356,100 | $1,166 |
| Bradford | 1,511 | $120,250 | $418,100 | — |
| Ledyard | 15,433 | $107,975 | $326,200 | $1,629 |
| Griswold | 11,530 | $78,719 | $275,900 | $1,177 |
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What is the median household income in North Stonington, CT?
The median household income in North Stonington is $123,938, 29% 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 North Stonington?
The median home value in North Stonington is $397,100, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in North Stonington?
The median gross rent in North Stonington is $1,298 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is North Stonington, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Stonington?
The median age in North Stonington is 50.8 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in North Stonington?
The average commute to work in North Stonington is 25 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Stonington?
The unemployment rate in North Stonington is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Stonington?
51.6% of adults in North Stonington 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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