Cost of Living in Pawcatuck, CT

Population 5,475 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

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

Pawcatuck 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.

Located 40 miles southwest of Providence, Pawcatuck falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Providence's $323,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 108
Rent 88

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

About the Cost of Living in Pawcatuck

The median home value in Pawcatuck is $330,700 — 8% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,152/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,820/year is 2% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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, Pawcatuck has a cost of living index of 100 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is on par with the national average.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$330,700
8% above avg
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
12% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.9x
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 54.1%
Renter-occupied 45.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,152
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,766/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
26.0 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.5%
Carpooled
7.9%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
7.6%

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
$75,820
2% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,293
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.8%
Graduate degree 14.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.8
Male median age 44.4
Female median age 41.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pawcatuck, CT?

Pawcatuck has a cost index of 100 (100 = national average). It is near the national average.

What is average rent in Pawcatuck, CT?

The median gross rent in Pawcatuck is $1,152 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pawcatuck?

The median home value in Pawcatuck is $330,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pawcatuck?

The median household income in Pawcatuck is $75,820 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pawcatuck, CT?

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

Is Pawcatuck, CT affordable?

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

Pawcatuck at a Glance

Population
5,475
Median Income
$75,820
Home Value
$330,700
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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