Living in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Route 7 Gateway · Census data 2020–2024
Route 7 Gateway has 1,108 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $128,636 (34% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $758,300, the median rent is $1,896/month.
Route 7 Gateway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Route 7 Gateway at a glance
- Population
- 1,108
- Median age
- 47.5State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $128,636State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $758,300State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,896/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Route 7 Gateway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 107% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Route 7 Gateway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Route 7 Gateway the median home value is $758,300, 128% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,896 per month, which is 40.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,872 a month in housing costs.
Route 7 Gateway median household income
The median household income in Route 7 Gateway is $128,636 and the income per person is $50,423. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Route 7 Gateway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 447
- Owner-occupied
- 49.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.7%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.42
Route 7 Gateway demographics
- Population
- 1,108
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 33.9%
- Households
- 412
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Route 7 Gateway ›
Education in Route 7 Gateway
58.3% of adults 25 and older in Route 7 Gateway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 47.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Route 7 Gateway
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.4%
- Drive alone
- 58.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Route 7 Gateway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 7 Gateway | 1,108 | $128,636 | $758,300 | $1,896 |
| Lakes East | 1,227 | $217,534 | $571,300 | — |
| Ridgefield | 25,109 | $179,219 | $836,200 | $2,026 |
| Topstone | 122 | $144,844 | $648,800 | — |
| Lakes West | 1,395 | $220,313 | $714,500 | — |
| Mamanasco Lake | 499 | $221,250 | $940,800 | — |
| West Mountain | 387 | $250,001 | $918,700 | — |
| Ridgebury | 2,060 | $216,944 | $906,900 | — |
| Redding | 8,780 | $186,060 | $706,300 | $2,101 |
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What is the median household income in Route 7 Gateway, CT?
The median household income in Route 7 Gateway is $128,636, 34% 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 Route 7 Gateway?
The median home value in Route 7 Gateway is $758,300, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Route 7 Gateway?
The median gross rent in Route 7 Gateway is $1,896 per month, about 40.8% of household income.
Is Route 7 Gateway, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 107% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Route 7 Gateway?
The median age in Route 7 Gateway is 47.5 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Route 7 Gateway?
The average commute to work in Route 7 Gateway is 26 minutes; 29.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Route 7 Gateway?
The unemployment rate in Route 7 Gateway is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Route 7 Gateway?
58.3% of adults in Route 7 Gateway 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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