Jewett City, CT

Jewett City, Connecticut

Jewett City, Connecticut, in New London county, is 29 miles W of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 70 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,053 people in Jewett City.

The People and Families of Jewett City

In Jewett City, about 40% of adults are married. In Jewett City, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jewett City had a median family income of $45,826.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Jewett City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Jewett City Housing

Approximately 38% of housing in Jewett City is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Jewett City. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Jewett City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jewett City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Jewett City, CT

Comparing Jewett City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Jewett City Almanac

Jewett City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jewett City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Jewett City residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jewett City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jewett City Colleges

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