Living in Oronoque, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oronoque · Census data 2020–2024
Oronoque has 4,116 residents with a median age of 66.6. The median household income is $72,417 (24% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $355,600, the median rent is $2,278/month.
Oronoque at a glance
- Population
- 4,116
- Median age
- 66.6State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $72,417State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $355,600State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,278/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Oronoque a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 27.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oronoque
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oronoque the median home value is $355,600, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,278 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,041 a month in housing costs.
Oronoque median household income
The median household income in Oronoque is $72,417 and the income per person is $57,758. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Oronoque: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,239
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.85
Oronoque demographics
- Population
- 4,116
- Median age
- 66.6
- Under 18
- 6%
- 65 and older
- 53.8%
- Households
- 2,130
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oronoque ›
Education in Oronoque
42.5% of adults 25 and older in Oronoque have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oronoque
- Unemployment rate
- 27.4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Oronoque vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronoque | 4,116 | $72,417 | $355,600 | $2,278 |
| Shelton | 41,889 | $108,185 | $452,600 | $1,741 |
| Stratford | 52,790 | $95,815 | $372,200 | $1,706 |
| Trumbull Center | 10,264 | $123,708 | $486,000 | $2,307 |
| Stratford Downtown | 1,662 | $73,750 | $317,500 | $1,620 |
| Orange | 14,315 | $142,325 | $491,500 | $2,172 |
| Derby | 12,487 | $79,500 | $256,700 | $1,452 |
| Trumbull | 37,281 | $163,073 | $547,300 | $2,266 |
| Daniels Farm | 5,976 | $189,091 | $619,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Oronoque, CT?
The median household income in Oronoque is $72,417, 24% lower 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 Oronoque?
The median home value in Oronoque is $355,600, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Oronoque?
The median gross rent in Oronoque is $2,278 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Oronoque, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 27.4%.
What is the median age in Oronoque?
The median age in Oronoque is 66.6 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Oronoque?
The average commute to work in Oronoque is 21 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oronoque?
The unemployment rate in Oronoque is 27.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oronoque?
42.5% of adults in Oronoque 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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