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The people of Niantic are in the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. The town has a population of 3,085.
In Niantic, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Niantic had a median family income of $65,077. Niantic isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Niantic residents, with $6,700. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Niantic, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Niantic -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.
In Niantic, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Niantic strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Niantic to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):
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