Prospect Town, CT

Living in Prospect Town

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 1
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 97
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Schools 59
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Residents

9.7k Population +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

$101k Median 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

$290k Median Home Value -$32k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median 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

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St Bridget School
4 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Prospect Town, CT

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Post University
6 miles, NW
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Quinnipiac University
7 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Prospect Town, CT

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Saint Mary's Hospital
5 miles, NW
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Waterbury Hospital
6 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Prospect Town, CT

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