Kent Town, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,041 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,023 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$437,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,424 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 24
Feb 3 11 27
Mar 4 8 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 5 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 8 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Kent Center School
2 miles, W · 4.1star
Kent School
2 miles, W · 5star
The Marvelwood School
4 miles, N · 5star
South Kent School
4 miles, SW · 5star
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Colleges

Vassar College
23 miles, W · 3.7star
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Hospitals

Sharon Hospital
10 miles, N · 5star
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
17 miles, E · 1.4star
Danbury Hospital
22 miles, S · 2.3star
Waterbury Hospital
24 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Airports

Bradley International Airport
42 miles, E · 2.8star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
44 miles, S · 1star
Westchester County Airport
48 miles, SW · 1.4star
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