Cost of Living in East Granby, CT

Population 5,214 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Granby sits on the smaller end of the Connecticut city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 12 miles north of Hartford, East Granby falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 63% higher than Hartford's $217,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 116
Rent 90

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in East Granby

The median home value in East Granby is $354,400 — 16% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,186/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $123,005/year is 65% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 7.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 61.1°F and lows of 40.9°F, with about 51.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, East Granby has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$354,400
16% above avg
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
10% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,133
1 BR
$1,306
2 BR
$1,653
3 BR
$1,992
4 BR
$2,363
Owner-occupied 81.2%
Renter-occupied 18.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,186
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,800/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.7 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.8%
Carpooled
5.2%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
13.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$123,005
65% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,216
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
58% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.8%
Graduate degree 17.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.1
Male median age 44.7
Female median age 39.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
40.9°F
Annual Precip
47"
Annual Snowfall
51.7"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353947617280858376645241
Low °F 192128384858636254423325
Precip" 3.283.133.813.883.794.284.174.214.394.523.514.08
Snow" 14.214.89.41.10.00.00.00.00.00.71.410.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Granby, CT?

East Granby has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Granby, CT?

The median gross rent in East Granby is $1,186 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Granby?

The median home value in East Granby is $354,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Granby?

The median household income in East Granby is $123,005 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Granby, CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in East Granby is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is East Granby, CT affordable?

East Granby is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in East Granby?

East Granby has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 47". Average annual snowfall is 51.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Granby at a Glance

Population
5,214
Median Income
$123,005
Home Value
$354,400
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
Unemployment
2.0%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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