Redding, CT cityscape

06896

Redding, CT

Total Population
8,747
Median Household Income
$165,176
Median Home Value
$634,300
Median Rent
$1,211

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$165,176
100.6% above state median
Home Value
$634,300
103% above state median
Rent
$1,211
100% above state median
Median Age
50.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Redding, CT

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 71.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 50.7 years, likely more established households.

Family-oriented community with 72% family households.

Low poverty rate of 3.7%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$165,176
+119.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.6%
State: $-27,441,216
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.55 people

Total Households
3,363
Family Households
72.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
38.8%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
19.8%
#3 Industry
Education
18.5%
Total Employed Residents:2,447

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.0%
88 workers
Public Transit
5.6%
164 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,953
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.5%
4,149 employed
Labor Force
4,389
240 unemployed
Median Age
50.7 years
Per Capita Income
$87,166
Poverty Rate
3.7%