Living in Stafford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stafford · Census data 2020–2024
Stafford has 11,511 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $93,235 (about the same as the Connecticut median), the median home value is $263,800, the median rent is $1,086/month.
Stafford at a glance
- Population
- 11,511
- Median age
- 46.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $93,235State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $263,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,086/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Stafford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stafford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stafford the median home value is $263,800, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,067 a month in housing costs.
Stafford median household income
The median household income in Stafford is $93,235 and the income per person is $44,854. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Stafford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,022
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.47
Stafford demographics
- Population
- 11,511
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 4,606
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stafford ›
Education in Stafford
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Stafford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stafford
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Stafford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | 11,511 | $93,235 | $263,800 | $1,086 |
| Stafford Springs | 4,649 | $59,028 | $230,300 | $1,060 |
| Crystal Lake | 2,024 | $143,882 | $361,800 | — |
| Lake Chaffee | 235 | $104,375 | $260,700 | — |
| Wales | 1,929 | $89,006 | $296,200 | $1,104 |
| Willington | 5,575 | $91,114 | $305,800 | $1,357 |
| Tolland | 14,606 | $133,264 | $365,500 | $1,680 |
| Somers | 10,308 | $124,705 | $395,800 | $1,184 |
| Union | 944 | $88,958 | $330,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Stafford, CT?
The median household income in Stafford is $93,235, about the same as 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?
The median home value in Stafford is $263,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Stafford?
The median gross rent in Stafford is $1,086 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Stafford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Stafford?
The median age in Stafford is 46.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Stafford?
The average commute to work in Stafford is 26 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stafford?
The unemployment rate in Stafford is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stafford?
28.5% of adults in Stafford 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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