Higganum, CT
Living in Higganum
Bikeability32
Walkability12
Commute12
Public Transit48
Affordability29
Public Safety97
Airports32
Hospitals49
Colleges97
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Schools95
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Residents
1.3kPopulation-451 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
58%College-Educated+26% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian11%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate23%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree30%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$102kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more16%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$310kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$726Median Monthly Rent-$42 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene77%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Higganum
United States45
Connecticut25
Hartford Metro Area25
Middlesex County6
Property Crime in Higganum
United States48
Connecticut28
Hartford Metro Area40
Middlesex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Higganum
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado4
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Higganum, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Higganum, CT
Xavier High School
5 miles, NW
St John Paul Ii School
7 miles, NW
Montessori Circle of Friends
7 miles, SE
The Independent Day School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Higganum, CT
Wesleyan University
8 miles, NW
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
10 miles, NW
Charter Oak State College
18 miles, NW
Quinnipiac University
18 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Higganum, CT
Airports
Airports near Higganum, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
23 miles, SW
Bradley International Airport
32 miles, N
Long Island MacArthur Airport
55 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
60 miles, E