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Jewett City, CT


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men106
Well-Paid Single Women106
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income73
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use71
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work53
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals106
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
Affordability of Rents28
Affordability of Property Taxes210
Housing Recently Built22
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