Living in West Simsbury, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Simsbury · Census data 2020–2024
West Simsbury has 3,000 residents with a median age of 53.2. The median household income is $201,397 (110% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $503,100, the median rent is $2,203/month.
West Simsbury at a glance
- Population
- 3,000
- Median age
- 53.2State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $201,397State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $503,100State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,203/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Simsbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 110% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Simsbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Simsbury the median home value is $503,100, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,203 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,964 a month in housing costs.
West Simsbury median household income
The median household income in West Simsbury is $201,397 and the income per person is $99,283. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in West Simsbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 976
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.97
West Simsbury demographics
- Population
- 3,000
- Median age
- 53.2
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 941
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Simsbury ›
Education in West Simsbury
71.7% of adults 25 and older in West Simsbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 28.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Simsbury
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
West Simsbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Simsbury | 3,000 | $201,397 | $503,100 | $2,203 |
| Simsbury | 25,066 | $157,907 | $443,500 | $2,203 |
| Simsbury Center | 6,198 | $138,242 | $412,800 | $2,360 |
| Weatogue | 2,672 | $163,714 | $432,800 | $2,950 |
| Canton | 10,144 | $117,991 | $395,300 | $1,403 |
| Canton Valley | 1,186 | $91,678 | $322,700 | $981 |
| Tariffville | 1,419 | $106,944 | $274,600 | $1,244 |
| Collinsville | 3,963 | $94,815 | $395,500 | $1,455 |
| Bloomfield | 21,754 | $98,725 | $286,900 | $1,881 |
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What is the median household income in West Simsbury, CT?
The median household income in West Simsbury is $201,397, 110% 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 West Simsbury?
The median home value in West Simsbury is $503,100, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in West Simsbury?
The median gross rent in West Simsbury is $2,203 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Simsbury, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 110% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in West Simsbury?
The median age in West Simsbury is 53.2 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in West Simsbury?
The average commute to work in West Simsbury is 29 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Simsbury?
The unemployment rate in West Simsbury is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Simsbury?
71.7% of adults in West Simsbury 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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