Saugatuck, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
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
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,091 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
68.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$208,242 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,408,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,931 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.6% 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 3 9 28
Feb 3 8 31
Mar 4 5 39
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 4 5 34

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 4%

Schools

Norwalk High School
1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Naramake Elementary School
1 miles, NW 3.2 star
Nathan Hale Middle School
1 miles, NW 2.3 star
Saugatuck Elementary School
2 miles, NE 4.6 star

Colleges

Cortiva Institute-Westport
2 miles, NE 1.4 star
Norwalk Community College
4 miles, W 1.9 star
Fairfield University
7 miles, E 4.6 star
University of Connecticut-Stamford
10 miles, W 3.7 star

Hospitals

Norwalk Hospital
3 miles, W 2.3 star
Stamford Hospital
10 miles, W 3.2 star
St Vincent's Medical Center
11 miles, E 2.3 star

Airports

Westchester County Airport
18 miles, W 1.4 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
26 miles, S 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
27 miles, E 1 star
Laguardia Airport
35 miles, W 4.6 star