What are the schools like in Higganum, CT?

Higganum is served primarily by Regional School District 17. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Higganum?

The median household income in Higganum, CT is $130,411 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Higganum, CT?

Higganum has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.8 inches.

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

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

Higganum has a violent crime rate of 26.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 586.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Higganum, CT a Good Place to Live?

Higganum is a small town of 1,693 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $130,411 .

Strengths: Higganum stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Higganum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Higganum metro area.

Metric	Higganum, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$388,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,411	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Higganum'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

Higganum is served primarily by Regional School District 17. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Higganum, CT	National Avg
School District	Regional School District 17	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Higganum sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Higganum, CT
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	27.8"

Demographics

Metric	Higganum, CT	National Avg
Population	1,693	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Moodus, CT 6 mi Middletown, CT 6 mi Durham, CT 7 mi Portland, CT 7 mi East Hampton, CT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Higganum

Higganum, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

06441 06438

Higganum vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Higganum, CT affordable or expensive?

Higganum has a median home value of $388,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $130,411.

What is the crime rate in Higganum, CT?

Higganum'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.

What are the schools like in Higganum?

Public schools in Higganum are operated by Regional School District 17. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 57.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Higganum, CT a good place to live?

Higganum, CT has a population of 1,693, a median household income of $130,411, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Higganum?

Higganum averages 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 27.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Higganum?

Higganum, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06441, 06438.

What is the population of Higganum?

The population of Higganum, Connecticut is 1,693 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Higganum?

Key numbers for living in Higganum: median home $388,100, median household income $130,411, 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 Higganum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.