Cost of Living in Lordship, CT

Population 3,613 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

135
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lordship is a smaller Connecticut community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $85,347 and housing costs ($433,000 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 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 5 miles southeast of Bridgeport, Lordship falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 71% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 142
Rent 125

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

About the Cost of Living in Lordship

The median home value in Lordship is $432,800 — 42% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,637/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $85,347/year is 14% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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 45.7°F, with about 33.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lordship has a cost of living index of 135 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$432,800
42% above avg
Median Rent
$1,637/mo
25% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.0x
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 85.6%
Renter-occupied 14.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,637
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,251/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
32.6 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.7%
Carpooled
2.0%
Public transit
3.0%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
21.4%

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
$85,347
14% above avg
Per Capita Income
$68,563
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
70% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.8%
Graduate degree 23.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 53.9
Male median age 55.9
Female median age 53.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.7°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 384147586878838275645444
Low °F 242632425262686760483830
Precip" 3.183.124.094.163.583.773.323.983.963.843.113.98
Snow" 8.510.77.00.90.00.00.00.00.00.10.95.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lordship, CT?

Lordship has a cost index of 135 (100 = national average). It is 35% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lordship, CT?

The median gross rent in Lordship is $1,637 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lordship?

The median home value in Lordship is $432,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lordship?

The median household income in Lordship is $85,347 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lordship, CT?

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

Is Lordship, CT affordable?

Lordship is above average in cost of living, with an index of 135 — about 35% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lordship?

Lordship has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.7°F. Annual precipitation is 44.1". Average annual snowfall is 33.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lordship at a Glance

Population
3,613
Median Income
$85,347
Home Value
$432,800
Median Rent
$1,637/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
View all cities in Connecticut →
🗺️ County data for Connecticut

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs