CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1657
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 4,569 residents · 1.04 sq mi
Notable rankings
#54lowest short commute in CT18.9 min#76lowest low rent burden in CT20.2%#209highest WFH in CT21.6%#210lowest young in CT36.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1657 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $270,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,569
Population density
4,393 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,410
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,305
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance7%
Retail trade6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Other services4.5%
Public administration4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Education & health services2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,597
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(1,477)
Black42.1%(1,922)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(744)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other8.8%(403)
Diversity Score85.5%(3,908)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(1,477)
Black42.1%(1,922)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(744)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other8.8%(403)
Diversity Score85.5%(3,908)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Foreign born
17.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,569 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $119,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $270,500, and the typical rent is about $1,597 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 4.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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