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Stonington, CT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 23
Population934
Foreign Born2.1%
Population Density2,739people per mi²
Median Age62.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

191/100

91% above national average

C-

The Real Cost of Living in Stonington, Connecticut

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $26k$48k
Comfortable $160k$236k
Luxury $187k+$289k+
Elite (Top 5%) $389k+$603k+
Affordability Ratio

44%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
4
Positive
7
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

7.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

4.5mi

Airport

Westerly State Airport

5.2mi

Post Office

USPS — New London, CT

10mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 3.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 17.2 mi
Marina10Nearest 0.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 49.9 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 7.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A-
Great

A wealthy area with high-earning, well-educated households. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment meaningfully outpace national averages.

Median HHI
$103k+22.2%
38% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.4M
121% above US avg
College Educated
71.9%
105% above US avg
WFH
27.3%
91% above US avg
Homeownership
58.8%
10% below US avg
Median Home
$825k
193% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 94% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−57.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−69.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents64% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.11 / 1k Residents83% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−45.1%
Burglary
0.37 / 1k Residents54% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.92 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.21 / 1k Residents88% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+4Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Stonington, Connecticut
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (5% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season215 days276 frost-free
Annual Rainfall59.6"
Elevation36 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor118 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,739/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 253 mi · coast 5.6 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$83.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBoston676k people are 83 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital50 miHartford, CT
Nearest Prison13 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:24:39.000Z

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