Blue Hills is a small town of 2,224 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $63,844
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blue Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blue Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blue Hills 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: 94.7
Blue Hills's overall cost of living index is 94.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blue Hills costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blue Hills, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$183,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,008
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,844
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Blue Hills's violent crime rate is 132.7 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.7 /100k
Property Crime
1172.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blue Hills is served primarily by Bloomfield School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blue Hills, CT
National Avg
School District
Bloomfield School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blue Hills sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.7 inches of snow per year.
Blue Hills's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blue Hills roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $183,800 and median rent is $1,008/month.
Blue Hills's violent crime rate is 132.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1172.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blue Hills are operated by Bloomfield School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blue Hills, CT has a population of 2,224, a median household income of $63,844, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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.
Blue Hills averages 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches
with about 51.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blue Hills, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06002.
The population of Blue Hills, Connecticut is 2,224 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blue Hills: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $183,800, median household income $63,844, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blue Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
