Living in Roxbury, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roxbury · Census data 2020–2024
Roxbury has 2,185 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $123,864 (29% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $714,500, the median rent is $1,713/month.
Roxbury at a glance
- Population
- 2,185
- Median age
- 54.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $123,864State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $714,500State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,713/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Roxbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roxbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roxbury the median home value is $714,500, 115% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,713 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,791 a month in housing costs.
Roxbury median household income
The median household income in Roxbury is $123,864 and the income per person is $107,183. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Roxbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,359
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.14
Roxbury demographics
- Population
- 2,185
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 1,022
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roxbury ›
Education in Roxbury
65.2% of adults 25 and older in Roxbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 32.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roxbury
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Roxbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury | 2,185 | $123,864 | $714,500 | $1,713 |
| Bridgewater | 1,658 | $159,365 | $693,000 | $1,467 |
| Woodbury | 9,833 | $131,480 | $469,900 | $1,563 |
| Woodbury Center | 1,606 | $98,194 | $442,500 | $1,778 |
| Heritage Village | 4,968 | $62,059 | $243,100 | $2,060 |
| Southbury | 20,071 | $112,887 | $411,600 | $1,935 |
| Bethlehem | 3,423 | $108,929 | $410,900 | $1,127 |
| New Milford | 28,334 | $106,411 | $391,500 | $1,609 |
| Washington | 3,676 | $101,549 | $660,200 | $1,204 |
More for people moving to Roxbury
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What is the median household income in Roxbury, CT?
The median household income in Roxbury is $123,864, 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 Roxbury?
The median home value in Roxbury is $714,500, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Roxbury?
The median gross rent in Roxbury is $1,713 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Roxbury, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Roxbury?
The median age in Roxbury is 54.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Roxbury?
The average commute to work in Roxbury is 37 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roxbury?
The unemployment rate in Roxbury is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roxbury?
65.2% of adults in Roxbury 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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