Redding, CT

Redding, Connecticut

Redding, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 7 miles SE of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 49 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is included in the Danbury metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 8,270 people lived in Redding.

The People and Families of Redding

In Redding, about 75% of adults are married. Redding is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Redding is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

Significantly, more adults in Redding have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Connecticut.

Political Inclinations

Redding residents donated more money ($25,027) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Redding.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Redding, CT

Comparing Redding 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
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Redding Almanac

Redding Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Redding Public Libraries

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Redding Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Redding 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, Redding, 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.

Redding High Schools (2004)

JOEL BARLOW HIGH SCHOOL
100 BLACK ROCK TPKE.
203-938-2508
Serves 935 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Redding Colleges

(List of All Connecticut Colleges)

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