Preston Town, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,812 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$109,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$343,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$841 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,330 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
2
Norwich-New London-Willimantic Metro Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
3
Norwich-New London-Willimantic Metro Area
3
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 10 26
Feb 3 10 29
Mar 5 6 36
Apr 5 2 47
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 5 2 42
Dec 4 8 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 9%

Schools

Preston Veterans' Memorial School
1 miles, E 3.2 star
Preston Plains School
2 miles, S 3.2 star
Veterans' Memorial School
4 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Three Rivers Community College
5 miles, W 1.9 star
Connecticut College
11 miles, SW 3.2 star
Cortiva Institute-Groton
12 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

William W Backus Hospital
4 miles, NW 4.1 star
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW 3.2 star
Westerly Hospital
14 miles, S 4.1 star
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
18 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Bradley International Airport
45 miles, NW 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
49 miles, W 1 star
Worcester Regional Airport
52 miles, NE 1 star