Cost of Living in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), CT

Population 4,292 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $169,000 — costs less than 2 times median household income of $84,338, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) is about 45 miles southeast of Hartford, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 22% lower than Hartford's $217,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 55

Rent 125

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

About the Cost of Living in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County)

The median home value in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) is $169,200 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,646/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,338/year is 13% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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 59.4°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

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Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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Median home: $314,200

Rent: $1,493/mo

Income: $83,547

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Median home: $234,800

Rent: $1,303/mo

Income: $60,123

Waterford, CT

Median home: $325,300

Rent: $1,561/mo

Income: $109,485

Ledyard, CT

Median home: $288,400

Rent: $1,547/mo

Income: $107,774

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Median home: $450,100

Rent: $1,416/mo

Income: $108,922

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$169,200

45% below avg

Median Rent

$1,646/mo

25% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

8.6x

Favors buying

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 24.2%

Renter-occupied 75.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,646

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,260/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

25.5 min

6% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

18.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

70.2%

Carpooled

7.2%

Walked

1.2%

Bicycle

1.7%

Work from home

18.8%

⚡ 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

$84,338

13% above avg

Per Capita Income

$47,035

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

24% below avg

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Labor Force Participation

69.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.9%

Graduate degree 25.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.3

Male median age 31.7

Female median age 33.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

59.4°F

Avg Low

43.5°F

Annual Precip

39.3"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	38	40	47	56	65	74	80	79	74	63	53	44
Low °F	23	25	31	39	49	58	65	64	57	46	37	29
Precip"	2.68	2.20	3.82	3.58	3.31	3.30	3.24	3.32	3.83	3.66	3.24	3.13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), CT?

Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), CT?

The median gross rent in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) is $1,646 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County)?

The median home value in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) is $169,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County)?

The median household income in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) is $84,338 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), CT affordable?

Yes, Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County)?

Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 39.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) at a Glance

Population: 4,292
Median Income: $84,338
Home Value: $169,200
Median Rent: $1,646/mo
Unemployment: 3.6%
Avg High Temp: 59.4°F
Sales Tax: 6.3%

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