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Seymour, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

16,889
Population
$370,000
Median home value (all homes)
22% above U.S. median
$425,337
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,608/mo
Median rent
19% above U.S. median
$107,708
Median household income
37% above U.S. median
32 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities32% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost18% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc Certificates
Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates33.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Seymour Economic Development
The Economic Development Commission aims to enhance Seymour's commercial and industrial zones and attract business by collaborating with the Alliance for Economic Growth. It reviews applications for admittance into the Silvermine industrial park to support increased investment opportunities for local companies.
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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