Living in Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poquonock Bridge · Census data 2020–2024
Poquonock Bridge has 1,105 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $36,940 (61% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $220,300, the median rent is $1,403/month.
Poquonock Bridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poquonock Bridge at a glance
- Population
- 1,105
- Median age
- 36.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $36,940State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $220,300State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,403/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Poquonock Bridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 22.4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poquonock Bridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poquonock Bridge the median home value is $220,300, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,403 per month, which is 48.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,579 a month in housing costs.
Poquonock Bridge median household income
The median household income in Poquonock Bridge is $36,940 and the income per person is $24,768. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Poquonock Bridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 581
- Owner-occupied
- 46.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.2%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.28
Poquonock Bridge demographics
- Population
- 1,105
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 483
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poquonock Bridge ›
Education in Poquonock Bridge
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Poquonock Bridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poquonock Bridge
- Unemployment rate
- 22.4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Poquonock Bridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poquonock Bridge | 1,105 | $36,940 | $220,300 | $1,403 |
| Noank | 1,859 | $143,583 | $531,900 | $978 |
| Groton Long Point | 546 | $172,500 | $969,600 | $2,295 |
| Long Hill | 4,399 | $84,201 | $175,600 | $1,722 |
| Groton | 9,490 | $79,577 | $306,600 | $1,250 |
| Mystic | 4,483 | $152,559 | $538,800 | $1,993 |
| Old Mystic | 3,340 | $130,903 | $342,500 | $1,602 |
| New London | 27,625 | $59,098 | $253,300 | $1,340 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 8,460 | $81,694 | $290,100 | $1,856 |
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What is the median household income in Poquonock Bridge, CT?
The median household income in Poquonock Bridge is $36,940, 61% 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 Poquonock Bridge?
The median home value in Poquonock Bridge is $220,300, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Poquonock Bridge?
The median gross rent in Poquonock Bridge is $1,403 per month, about 48.3% of household income.
Is Poquonock Bridge, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 22.4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Poquonock Bridge?
The median age in Poquonock Bridge is 36.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Poquonock Bridge?
The average commute to work in Poquonock Bridge is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poquonock Bridge?
The unemployment rate in Poquonock Bridge is 22.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poquonock Bridge?
9.4% of adults in Poquonock Bridge 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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