Colchester, CT
Living in Colchester
Bikeability30
Walkability59
Commute30
Public Transit36
Affordability51
Public Safety85
Airports33
Hospitals52
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation+108 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$1.4k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office16%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$920Median Monthly Rent
52%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K34%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene54%
LP gas22%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colchester
United States45
Connecticut25
Norwich Metro Area17
New London County17
Property Crime in Colchester
United States48
Connecticut28
Norwich Metro Area17
New London County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colchester
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colchester, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colchester, CT
St Thomas More School
7 miles, SE
St Mary St Joseph School
11 miles, NE
Joshua Center Thames Valley
12 miles, E
Oak Grove Montessori Elementary School
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Colchester, CT
Eastern Connecticut State University
12 miles, NE
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
16 miles, W
University of Connecticut
17 miles, N
Wesleyan University
17 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colchester, CT
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
11 miles, NE
William W Backus Hospital
13 miles, E
Natchaug Hospital
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Colchester, CT
Bradley International Airport
31 miles, NW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
36 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
53 miles, NE