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Beacon Falls, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

6,147
Population
$350,300
Median home value (all homes)
15% above U.S. median
$430,473
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,921/mo
Median rent
43% above U.S. median
$101,516
Median household income
29% above U.S. median
32.7 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities34% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost20% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates98.4%
College graduates44.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Beacon Falls Economic Development Commission
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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