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Jewett City, Connecticut

borough · New London County

At a glance

3,429
Population
$196,900
Median home value (all homes)
35% below U.S. median
$434,962
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,187/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$55,530
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
62.8%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities5% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost13% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
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 college15 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates84.5%
College graduates10.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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