Living in Trumbull, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trumbull · Census data 2020–2024
Trumbull has 37,281 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $163,073 (70% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $547,300, the median rent is $2,266/month.
Trumbull at a glance
- Population
- 37,281
- Median age
- 41.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $163,073State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $547,300State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,266/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Trumbull a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Trumbull
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trumbull the median home value is $547,300, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,266 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,425 a month in housing costs.
Trumbull median household income
The median household income in Trumbull is $163,073 and the income per person is $62,065. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Trumbull: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,800
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.03
Trumbull demographics
- Population
- 37,281
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 12,153
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trumbull ›
Education in Trumbull
60.1% of adults 25 and older in Trumbull have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 27.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trumbull
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Trumbull vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 37,281 | $163,073 | $547,300 | $2,266 |
| Daniels Farm | 5,976 | $189,091 | $619,900 | — |
| Long Hill | 8,681 | $178,456 | $487,800 | $1,952 |
| Tashua | 3,771 | $213,971 | $680,200 | $2,306 |
| Trumbull Center | 10,264 | $123,708 | $486,000 | $2,307 |
| Plattsville | 910 | $173,750 | $671,300 | — |
| Shelton | 41,889 | $108,185 | $452,600 | $1,741 |
| Stepney | 3,979 | $153,966 | $475,800 | $2,750 |
| Monroe | 18,949 | $157,250 | $503,200 | $994 |
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What is the median household income in Trumbull, CT?
The median household income in Trumbull is $163,073, 70% 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 Trumbull?
The median home value in Trumbull is $547,300, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Trumbull?
The median gross rent in Trumbull is $2,266 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Trumbull, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Trumbull?
The median age in Trumbull is 41.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Trumbull?
The average commute to work in Trumbull is 33 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trumbull?
The unemployment rate in Trumbull is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trumbull?
60.1% of adults in Trumbull 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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