Candlewood Isle, CT
Livability
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Bikeability
4/10
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Walkability
5/10
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Transit
5/10
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Commute
3/10
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Housing
1/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
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Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
7/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
- directions_run Walkability
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Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
569
332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9%
64% (US)
College-Educated
63.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$250,001
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$981,000
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,821
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.6%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Western Connecticut Planning Region
1
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 12 | 26 |
| Feb | 3 | 11 | 30 |
| Mar | 4 | 9 | 38 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | 49 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 68 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 73 |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 71 |
| Sep | 5 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov | 4 | 1 | 42 |
| Dec | 4 | 8 | 32 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.
Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 52%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 5, CT State Senate District 30, CT State House District 108, CTSchools
The Goddard School
2 miles, E
Faith Prep School
2 miles, E
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5
Consolidated School
3 miles, W
Meeting House Hill School
3 miles, W
•
4.1
Colleges
Western Connecticut State University
6 miles, S
•
2.8
Harris School of Business-Danbury
7 miles, S
Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology
11 miles, SE
Post University
20 miles, E
•
2.3
Hospitals
Danbury Hospital
6 miles, S
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2.3
Putnam Hospital Center
13 miles, W
•
4.1
Four Winds
18 miles, SW
Waterbury Hospital
21 miles, E
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1.4
Airports
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, SW
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1.4
Tweed-New Haven Airport
33 miles, SE
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1
New York Stewart International Airport
34 miles, NW
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1
Bradley International Airport
50 miles, E
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2.8