CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106
Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 1,807 residents · 0.341 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12highest commute in CT#1606 US44.1 min#16highest broadband in CT#1644 US100.0%#37highest education in CT#1866 US80.7%#39highest home value in CT$929,300TRACT SHAPE · Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 106 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $929,300. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $929,300, the poverty rate sits 114% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% 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
1,807
Population density
5,299 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,083
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$75,145
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.8%
Public administration22%
Information11.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Retail trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$929,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,607
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.2%
52.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(1,018)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(191)
Asian11.6%(210)
Other21.5%(388)
Diversity Score76.5%(1,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(1,018)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(191)
Asian11.6%(210)
Other21.5%(388)
Diversity Score76.5%(1,382)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
80.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.4%
Female
60.6%
Foreign born
28.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,807 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 $115,083 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 $929,300, and the typical rent is about $2,607 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 80.7% 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 26.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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