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Stonington, CT


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Stonington, Connecticut

Stonington, Connecticut, in New London county, is 35 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,032 people in Stonington.

The People and Families of Stonington

In Stonington, about 46% of adults are married. In Stonington, 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.

Stonington has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stonington had a median family income of $78,324. Stonington has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Stonington. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($18,200) in Stonington. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Stonington Housing

Approximately 54% of housing in Stonington is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Stonington than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Property taxes are a bit high in Stonington, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Stonington, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyStonington Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyStonington Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyStonington College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyStonington Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Stonington Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Stonington People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Stonington, CT

Comparing Stonington 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity51
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use105
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals105
Affordability of Rents13
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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