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Noroton Heights

Connecticut · 3,116 residents · 0.876 sq mi
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Noroton Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $969,000. Households here earn about 115% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,116
+14%vs 2021
vs 2,723 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,557 / sq mi
+14%vs 2021
vs 3,108 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
−5%vs 2021
vs 40.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Noroton Heights
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$171,625
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $210,469 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,787
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $88,949 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$969,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $976,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,116
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.7% in 2021
20.0% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+22%vs 2021
vs 4.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,265)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(150)
Asian6.3%(172)
Other4%(109)
Diversity Score37.4%(1,019)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(2,519)
Black1.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino6%(187)
Asian7.2%(225)
Other6.9%(215)
Diversity Score45.6%(1,422)
Diversity Score
46
+22%vs 2021
vs 37 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+18%vs 2021
vs 30.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.3%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.3%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
Female
48.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.6% in 2021
Foreign born
12.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noroton Heights, Connecticut?

Noroton Heights, Connecticut has about 3,116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Noroton Heights, Connecticut?

The typical household in Noroton Heights, Connecticut earns about $171,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Noroton Heights, Connecticut expensive?

In Noroton Heights, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $969,000, and the typical rent is about $3,116 a month.

How educated are people in Noroton Heights, Connecticut?

About 76.4% of adults age 25 and over in Noroton Heights, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Noroton Heights, Connecticut?

About 12.6% of people in Noroton Heights, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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