ZIP Code 06242, CT

Living in 06242

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 75
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 97
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Schools 54
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Residents

1.3k Population -116 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated
78% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$94k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office22%
Service7%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$258k Median Home Value -$14k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$720 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene64%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%
Wood21%

Crime

Violent Crime in 06242

United States45
Connecticut25
Worcester Metro Area40
Windham County7

Property Crime in 06242

United States48
Connecticut28
Worcester Metro Area23
Windham County4

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 12
Feb 28 3 10
Mar 36 4 8
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 5 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 41 4 1
Dec 31 4 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 06242

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 06242, CT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 06242, CT

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Rectory School
7 miles, E
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Pomfret School
7 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 06242, CT

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Nichols College
13 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 06242, CT

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Natchaug Hospital
12 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 06242, CT

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