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Cheshire, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

29,040
Population
$440,000
Median home value (all homes)
45% above U.S. median
$543,189
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,398/mo
Median rent
4% above U.S. median
$146,528
Median household income
87% above U.S. median
28.9 min
Average commute
92.5%
Homes with broadband
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities35% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost6% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates60.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cheshire Economic Development
Town of Cheshire government site featuring a staff directory with categories including Economic Development and Economic Development Commission; serves residents and businesses in Cheshire, CT.
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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