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Stonington, Connecticut

borough · New London County

At a glance

934
Population
$879,800
Median home value (all homes)
190% above U.S. median
$647,814
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,488/mo
Median rent
10% above U.S. median
$109,167
Median household income
39% above U.S. median
29.3 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
58.24%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 157 — 57% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing208% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities3% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost8% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates99.5%
College graduates76%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Stonington Economic Development
Stonington’s Economic Development Commission is an energetic, committed team of 12 volunteers serving the Town of Stonington. It is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, Department of Planning, and Planning & Zoning Commission, focusing on initiatives to grow the tax base and encourage investment by businesses and residential developers, with key clusters including Maritime, Agriculture and Fishing, Real Estate, Tourism, Manufacturing, and Elder Care.
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 sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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