Colchester, CT

Living in Colchester

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 59
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 51
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 96
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Schools 85
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Residents

4.8k Population +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

$67k Median 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

$214k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$920 Median 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

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St Thomas More School
7 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Colchester, CT

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Wesleyan University
17 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Colchester, CT

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Natchaug Hospital
13 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Colchester, CT

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