Living in Stafford Springs, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stafford Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Stafford Springs has 4,649 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $59,028 (38% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $230,300, the median rent is $1,060/month.
Stafford Springs at a glance
- Population
- 4,649
- Median age
- 41.9State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $59,028State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $230,300State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,060/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Stafford Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stafford Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stafford Springs the median home value is $230,300, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,744 a month in housing costs.
Stafford Springs median household income
The median household income in Stafford Springs is $59,028 and the income per person is $32,276. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Stafford Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,230
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.29
Stafford Springs demographics
- Population
- 4,649
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 2,029
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stafford Springs ›
Education in Stafford Springs
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Stafford Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stafford Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Stafford Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Springs | 4,649 | $59,028 | $230,300 | $1,060 |
| Stafford | 11,511 | $93,235 | $263,800 | $1,086 |
| Crystal Lake | 2,024 | $143,882 | $361,800 | — |
| Willington | 5,575 | $91,114 | $305,800 | $1,357 |
| Lake Chaffee | 235 | $104,375 | $260,700 | — |
| Tolland | 14,606 | $133,264 | $365,500 | $1,680 |
| Wales | 1,929 | $89,006 | $296,200 | $1,104 |
| Union | 944 | $88,958 | $330,400 | — |
| Somers | 10,308 | $124,705 | $395,800 | $1,184 |
More for people moving to Stafford Springs
Stafford Springs ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Stafford Springs: FAQ
What is the median household income in Stafford Springs, CT?
The median household income in Stafford Springs is $59,028, 38% lower 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 Stafford Springs?
The median home value in Stafford Springs is $230,300, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Stafford Springs?
The median gross rent in Stafford Springs is $1,060 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Stafford Springs, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Stafford Springs?
The median age in Stafford Springs is 41.9 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Stafford Springs?
The average commute to work in Stafford Springs is 26 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stafford Springs?
The unemployment rate in Stafford Springs is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stafford Springs?
25.3% of adults in Stafford Springs 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.
Last updated: