Colchester Town, CT

Living in Colchester Town

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 30
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 97
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Schools 84
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Residents

16k Population +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

$105k Median 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

$256k Median Home Value -$27k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median 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

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St Thomas More School
7 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Colchester Town, CT

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Wesleyan University
16 miles, W
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Connecticut College
17 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Colchester Town, CT

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Natchaug Hospital
15 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Colchester Town, CT

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