Colchester Town, CT
Living in Colchester Town
Bikeability15
Walkability30
Commute25
Public Transit24
Affordability32
Public Safety91
Airports33
Hospitals52
Colleges97
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+11 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated
71%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$105kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military1%
Sales and office17%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$256kMedian Home Value-$27k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$158 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene65%
LP gas16%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colchester Town
United States45
Connecticut25
Norwich Metro Area17
New London County17
Property Crime in Colchester Town
United States48
Connecticut28
Norwich Metro Area17
New London County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colchester Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colchester Town, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colchester Town, CT
St Thomas More School
7 miles, SE
Montessori Circle of Friends
12 miles, SW
Joshua Center Thames Valley
12 miles, E
St Mary St Joseph School
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Colchester Town, CT
Eastern Connecticut State University
13 miles, NE
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
16 miles, W
Wesleyan University
16 miles, W
Connecticut College
17 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colchester Town, CT
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NE
William W Backus Hospital
13 miles, E
Natchaug Hospital
15 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Colchester Town, CT
Bradley International Airport
32 miles, NW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
35 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
49 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
55 miles, NE