Bantam is a small town of 697 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $52,431
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bantam stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bantam is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bantam 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: 94.4
Bantam's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bantam costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bantam, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$263,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
42.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,431
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bantam's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
22.2 /100k
Property Crime
454.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Bantam, CT
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bantam sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.8 inches of snow per year.
Bantam's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bantam roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $263,500 and median rent is $775/month.
Bantam's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Bantam, CT has a population of 697, a median household income of $52,431, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bantam averages 33.4°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches
with about 46.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bantam, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06750.
The population of Bantam, Connecticut is 697 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bantam: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $263,500, median household income $52,431, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bantam side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.