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Storrs, CT


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Storrs, Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut, in Tolland county, is 14 miles E of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 72 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Hartford metropolitan area. Storrs contains a population of approximately 10,996.

The People and Families of Storrs

In Storrs, about 10% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Storrs, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Storrs had a median family income of $64,833. Interestingly, lots of people in Storrs have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Storrs favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $13,950. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Storrs Housing

Storrs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 38% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Storrs, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Storrs, 47% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Storrs can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyStorrs Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyStorrs College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Storrs Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Storrs Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Storrs Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Storrs, CT

Comparing Storrs 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
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men21
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes36
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