What are the schools like in Broad Brook, CT?

Broad Brook is served primarily by East Windsor School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Broad Brook?

The median household income in Broad Brook, CT is $93,243 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Broad Brook, CT?

Broad Brook has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Broad Brook, CT affordable or expensive?

Broad Brook's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Broad Brook is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $292,800 and the median rent is $1,302 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Broad Brook, CT?

Broad Brook has a violent crime rate of 132.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1172.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Broad Brook, CT a Good Place to Live?

Broad Brook is a small town of 4,006 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $93,243 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Broad Brook stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Broad Brook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Broad Brook 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: 99.0

Broad Brook's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Broad Brook costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Broad Brook, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$292,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,302	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,243	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Broad Brook'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

Broad Brook is served primarily by East Windsor School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Broad Brook, CT	National Avg
School District	East Windsor School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Broad Brook sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 51.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Broad Brook, CT
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	51.7"

Demographics

Metric	Broad Brook, CT	National Avg
Population	4,006	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	9.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Broad Brook

Broad Brook, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06016

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broad Brook, CT affordable or expensive?

Broad Brook's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Broad Brook roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $292,800 and median rent is $1,302/month.

What is the crime rate in Broad Brook, CT?

Broad Brook'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.

What are the schools like in Broad Brook?

Public schools in Broad Brook are operated by East Windsor School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Broad Brook, CT a good place to live?

Broad Brook, CT has a population of 4,006, a median household income of $93,243, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Broad Brook?

Broad Brook averages 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 51.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Broad Brook?

Broad Brook, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06016.

What is the population of Broad Brook?

The population of Broad Brook, Connecticut is 4,006 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Broad Brook?

Key numbers for living in Broad Brook: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $292,800, median household income $93,243, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broad Brook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.