Prospect Town, CT
Living in Prospect Town
Bikeability2
Walkability1
Commute42
Public Transit3
Affordability25
Public Safety88
Airports23
Hospitals34
Colleges97
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.7kPopulation+423 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$101kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office22%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$290kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$342 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas8%
Utility gas9%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Town
United States45
Connecticut25
New Haven Metro Area37
New Haven County37
Property Crime in Prospect Town
United States48
Connecticut28
New Haven Metro Area52
New Haven County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 12 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prospect Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Town, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Town, CT
St Bridget School
4 miles, E
Ss Peter & Paul School
4 miles, NW
The Cheshire Academy
4 miles, E
St Francis-St Hedwig School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Town, CT
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
5 miles, NW
Post University
6 miles, NW
Quinnipiac University
7 miles, SE
Paier College of Art Inc
11 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Town, CT
Saint Mary's Hospital
5 miles, NW
Waterbury Hospital
6 miles, NW
Masonicare Health Center Hospital
8 miles, E
Midstate Medical Center
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Prospect Town, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
17 miles, S
Bradley International Airport
34 miles, NE
Westchester County Airport
48 miles, SW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
49 miles, S