Living in Simsbury, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Simsbury · Census data 2020–2024
Simsbury has 25,066 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $157,907 (65% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $443,500, the median rent is $2,203/month.
Simsbury at a glance
- Population
- 25,066
- Median age
- 42.3State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $157,907State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $443,500State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,203/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Simsbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Simsbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Simsbury the median home value is $443,500, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,203 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,950 a month in housing costs.
Simsbury median household income
The median household income in Simsbury is $157,907 and the income per person is $78,451. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Simsbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,606
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.64
Simsbury demographics
- Population
- 25,066
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 9,358
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Simsbury ›
Education in Simsbury
71.9% of adults 25 and older in Simsbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 30.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Simsbury
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Simsbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simsbury | 25,066 | $157,907 | $443,500 | $2,203 |
| West Simsbury | 3,000 | $201,397 | $503,100 | $2,203 |
| Simsbury Center | 6,198 | $138,242 | $412,800 | $2,360 |
| Weatogue | 2,672 | $163,714 | $432,800 | $2,950 |
| Tariffville | 1,419 | $106,944 | $274,600 | $1,244 |
| Canton | 10,144 | $117,991 | $395,300 | $1,403 |
| Canton Valley | 1,186 | $91,678 | $322,700 | $981 |
| Bloomfield | 21,754 | $98,725 | $286,900 | $1,881 |
| East Granby | 5,238 | $120,938 | $388,000 | $1,341 |
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What is the median household income in Simsbury, CT?
The median household income in Simsbury is $157,907, 65% 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 Simsbury?
The median home value in Simsbury is $443,500, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Simsbury?
The median gross rent in Simsbury is $2,203 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Simsbury, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Simsbury?
The median age in Simsbury is 42.3 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Simsbury?
The average commute to work in Simsbury is 26 minutes; 27.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Simsbury?
The unemployment rate in Simsbury is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Simsbury?
71.9% of adults in Simsbury 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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