Living in South Coventry, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Coventry · Census data 2020–2024
South Coventry has 1,434 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $107,767 (13% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $324,500, the median rent is $939/month.
South Coventry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Coventry at a glance
- Population
- 1,434
- Median age
- 56State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $107,767State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $324,500State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $939/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Coventry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Coventry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Coventry the median home value is $324,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,131 a month in housing costs.
South Coventry median household income
The median household income in South Coventry is $107,767 and the income per person is $45,856. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in South Coventry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 656
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.21
South Coventry demographics
- Population
- 1,434
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 640
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Coventry ›
Education in South Coventry
39.3% of adults 25 and older in South Coventry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 30.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Coventry
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
South Coventry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coventry | 1,434 | $107,767 | $324,500 | $939 |
| Coventry Lake | 2,647 | $73,224 | $262,700 | $1,353 |
| Coventry | 12,326 | $108,213 | $330,000 | $1,232 |
| Andover | 3,152 | $134,632 | $376,500 | $1,166 |
| Columbia | 5,300 | $127,000 | $361,500 | $966 |
| Mansfield | 25,358 | $72,393 | $335,400 | $1,602 |
| Storrs | 15,207 | $37,839 | $325,100 | $1,678 |
| Willimantic | 18,096 | $45,962 | $190,900 | $1,063 |
| Mansfield Center | 785 | $135,349 | $322,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Coventry, CT?
The median household income in South Coventry is $107,767, 13% 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 South Coventry?
The median home value in South Coventry is $324,500, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in South Coventry?
The median gross rent in South Coventry is $939 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is South Coventry, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
What is the median age in South Coventry?
The median age in South Coventry is 56 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in South Coventry?
The average commute to work in South Coventry is 25 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Coventry?
The unemployment rate in South Coventry is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Coventry?
39.3% of adults in South Coventry 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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