Living in Southington, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southington · Census data 2020–2024
Southington has 43,803 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $124,309 (30% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $373,800, the median rent is $1,472/month.
Southington at a glance
- Population
- 43,803
- Median age
- 45State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $124,309State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $373,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,472/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Southington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Southington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southington the median home value is $373,800, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,472 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,423 a month in housing costs.
Southington median household income
The median household income in Southington is $124,309 and the income per person is $59,474. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Southington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,985
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.51
Southington demographics
- Population
- 43,803
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 17,281
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southington ›
Education in Southington
43.4% of adults 25 and older in Southington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 18.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Southington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southington | 43,803 | $124,309 | $373,800 | $1,472 |
| Plantsville | 2,220 | $113,299 | $296,400 | $1,163 |
| Wolcott | 16,279 | $110,850 | $326,200 | $1,464 |
| Plainville | 17,551 | $84,343 | $254,000 | $1,126 |
| Berlin | 20,361 | $113,598 | $374,600 | $1,402 |
| Kensington | 9,962 | $109,447 | $330,400 | $1,351 |
| Bristol | 61,462 | $79,076 | $277,800 | $1,338 |
| Meriden | 60,545 | $71,253 | $241,200 | $1,294 |
| Cheshire | 29,040 | $146,528 | $440,000 | $1,398 |
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What is the median household income in Southington, CT?
The median household income in Southington is $124,309, 30% 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 Southington?
The median home value in Southington is $373,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Southington?
The median gross rent in Southington is $1,472 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Southington, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Southington?
The median age in Southington is 45 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Southington?
The average commute to work in Southington is 24 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southington?
The unemployment rate in Southington is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southington?
43.4% of adults in Southington 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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