What are the schools like in Ansonia, CT?

Ansonia is served primarily by Ansonia School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Ansonia?

The median household income in Ansonia, CT is $67,474 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.9%.

What is the weather like in Ansonia, CT?

Ansonia has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

Ansonia, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ansonia, CT affordable or expensive?

Ansonia's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ansonia is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $257,100 and the median rent is $1,329 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ansonia, CT?

Ansonia has a violent crime rate of 68.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ansonia, CT a Good Place to Live?

Ansonia is a small city of 18,954 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $67,474 and a 9.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Ansonia stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ansonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ansonia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.5

Ansonia's overall cost of living index is 98.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ansonia costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ansonia, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$257,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,329	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,474	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ansonia's violent crime rate is 68.2 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.2 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ansonia is served primarily by Ansonia School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ansonia, CT	National Avg
School District	Ansonia School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ansonia sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ansonia, CT
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Ansonia, CT	National Avg
Population	18,954	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Ansonia

Ansonia, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06401

Ansonia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansonia, CT affordable or expensive?

Ansonia's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ansonia roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $257,100 and median rent is $1,329/month.

What is the crime rate in Ansonia, CT?

Ansonia's violent crime rate is 68.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ansonia?

Public schools in Ansonia are operated by Ansonia School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ansonia, CT a good place to live?

Ansonia, CT has a population of 18,954, a median household income of $67,474, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ansonia?

Ansonia averages 36.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ansonia?

Ansonia, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06401.

What is the population of Ansonia?

The population of Ansonia, Connecticut is 18,954 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ansonia?

Key numbers for living in Ansonia: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $257,100, median household income $67,474, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ansonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.