Gales Ferry, CT
Living in Gales Ferry
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute80
Public Transit1
Affordability26
Public Safety92
Airports33
Hospitals56
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
899Population-132 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Education
High school graduate29%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$99kMedian Household Income-$6.8k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K25%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
Employers
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Military11%
Sales and office28%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$231kMedian Home Value-$100 (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
83%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached94%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195934%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K35%
$250K to $299K33%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene79%
LP gas4%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gales Ferry
United States45
Connecticut25
Norwich Metro Area17
New London County17
Property Crime in Gales Ferry
United States48
Connecticut28
Norwich Metro Area17
New London County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gales Ferry
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gales Ferry, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gales Ferry, CT
The Williams School
3 miles, S
St Bernard School
3 miles, N
Waterford Country School
4 miles, W
Solomon Schechter Academy
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Gales Ferry, CT
Connecticut College
3 miles, S
United States Coast Guard Academy
3 miles, S
Mitchell College
6 miles, S
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
7 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gales Ferry, CT
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
6 miles, S
William W Backus Hospital
8 miles, N
Westerly Hospital
14 miles, E
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Gales Ferry, CT
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
40 miles, NE
Tweed-New Haven Airport
43 miles, W
Bradley International Airport
47 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
59 miles, N