Higganum, CT

Living in Higganum

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 12
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 29
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 97
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Schools 95
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Residents

1.3k Population -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

$102k Median 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

$310k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$726 Median 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

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Xavier High School
5 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Higganum, CT

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Wesleyan University
8 miles, NW
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Quinnipiac University
18 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Higganum, CT

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Middlesex Hospital
7 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Higganum, CT

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