Gales Ferry, CT

Living in Gales Ferry

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 26
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 98
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Schools 74
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Residents

899 Population -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

$99k Median 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

$231k Median 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

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The Williams School
3 miles, S
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St Bernard School
3 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Gales Ferry, CT

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Connecticut College
3 miles, S
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Mitchell College
6 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gales Ferry, CT

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Westerly Hospital
14 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Gales Ferry, CT

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