Living in Sacred Heart University, Connecticut

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sacred Heart University · Census data 2020–2024

Sacred Heart University has 1,436 residents with a median age of 19.2. .

Sacred Heart University is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sacred Heart University at a glance

Population
1,436
Median age
19.2State: 41.1
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
Average commute
11 min

Is Sacred Heart University a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Sacred Heart University: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
0
Owner-occupied
—
Renter-occupied
—
Vacant
—Includes seasonal homes

Sacred Heart University demographics

Population
1,436
Median age
19.2
Under 18
1.4%
65 and older
4%
Households
0
Foreign-born
3.3%
Veterans
0.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.8%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Black4.5%
Asian1.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sacred Heart University ›

Education in Sacred Heart University

61.9% of adults 25 and older in Sacred Heart University have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 33.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sacred Heart University61.9%
Connecticut42.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sacred Heart University

Unemployment rate
1.4%State: 5.6%
Average commute
11 minState: 27 min
Work from home
29.6%
Drive alone
16%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
39.7%
Homes with broadband
—

Sacred Heart University vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sacred Heart University1,436———
Plattsville910$173,750$671,300—
Murray503$244,375$1,069,800—
Long Hill8,681$178,456$487,800$1,952
Bridgeport149,153$58,685$274,900$1,450
Trumbull Center10,264$123,708$486,000$2,307
Fairfield63,416$172,432$780,500$2,185
Tashua3,771$213,971$680,200$2,306
Trumbull37,281$163,073$547,300$2,266

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Living in Sacred Heart University: FAQ

Is Sacred Heart University, CT a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.

What is the median age in Sacred Heart University?

The median age in Sacred Heart University is 19.2 years (Connecticut: 41.1).

How long is the commute in Sacred Heart University?

The average commute to work in Sacred Heart University is 11 minutes; 29.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sacred Heart University?

The unemployment rate in Sacred Heart University is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sacred Heart University?

61.9% of adults in Sacred Heart University 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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