Cost of Living in East Village, CT

Population 3,744 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

170
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Village is a smaller Connecticut community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $174,415 and housing costs ($519,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

East Village sits roughly 12 miles north of Bridgeport — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 105% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 170

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

About the Cost of Living in East Village

The median home value in East Village is $518,500 — 70% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $174,415/year is 134% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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%. Overall, East Village has a cost of living index of 170 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 70% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$518,500
70% above avg
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 99.2%
Renter-occupied 0.8%

🛒 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
37.7 min
40% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.6%
Carpooled
2.6%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
11.1%

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
$174,415
134% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,976
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.6%
Graduate degree 29.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.7
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 41.5

Frequently Asked Questions

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

East Village has a cost index of 170 (100 = national average). It is 70% above the national average.

What is the average home price in East Village?

The median home value in East Village is $518,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Village?

The median household income in East Village is $174,415 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Village, CT?

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

Is East Village, CT affordable?

East Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 170 — about 70% higher than the national average.