Deep River Center is a small town of 2,700 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $75,296
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Deep River Center 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 Deep River Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Deep River Center 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
Deep River Center's overall cost of living index is 98.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Deep River Center costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Deep River Center, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$297,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,215
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,296
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Deep River Center's violent crime rate is 26.5 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
26.5 /100k
Property Crime
586.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Deep River Center is served primarily by Regional School District 04.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Deep River Center, CT
National Avg
School District
Regional School District 04
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
48.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Deep River Center sees average highs of 39.2°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.5 inches of snow per year.
Deep River Center's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Deep River Center roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $297,000 and median rent is $1,215/month.
Deep River Center's violent crime rate is 26.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 586.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Deep River Center are operated by Regional School District 04.
The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 48.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deep River Center, CT has a population of 2,700, a median household income of $75,296, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Deep River Center averages 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches
with about 24.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Deep River Center, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06417.
The population of Deep River Center, Connecticut is 2,700 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Deep River Center: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $297,000, median household income $75,296, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deep River Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
