What are the schools like in Lake Chaffee, CT?

Lake Chaffee is served primarily by Ashford School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lake Chaffee?

The median household income in Lake Chaffee, CT is $81,140 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 Lake Chaffee, CT?

Lake Chaffee has an average high temperature of 33.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Lake Chaffee, CT affordable or expensive?

Lake Chaffee's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Chaffee is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $224,100 and the median rent is $1,713 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Chaffee, CT?

Crime rate data for Lake Chaffee is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lake Chaffee, CT a Good Place to Live?

Lake Chaffee is a small town of 301 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $81,140 . Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake Chaffee stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Lake Chaffee 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: 99.9

Lake Chaffee's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Chaffee costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Chaffee, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$224,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,713	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,140	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lake Chaffee is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Lake Chaffee is served primarily by Ashford School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lake Chaffee, CT	National Avg
School District	Ashford School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Chaffee sees average highs of 33.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 39.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Chaffee, CT
Average High — January	33.7°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	39.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Chaffee, CT	National Avg
Population	301	—
Median Age	30.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stafford Springs, CT 6 mi Witches Woods, CT 6 mi Lake Bungee, CT 7 mi Holland, MA 8 mi Storrs, CT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lake Chaffee

Lake Chaffee, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06278

Lake Chaffee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Chaffee, CT affordable or expensive?

Lake Chaffee's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake Chaffee roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $224,100 and median rent is $1,713/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Chaffee, CT?

Crime data for Lake Chaffee is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lake Chaffee?

Public schools in Lake Chaffee are operated by Ashford School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lake Chaffee, CT a good place to live?

Lake Chaffee, CT has a population of 301, a median household income of $81,140, 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 Lake Chaffee?

Lake Chaffee averages 33.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 39.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lake Chaffee?

Lake Chaffee, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06278.

What is the population of Lake Chaffee?

The population of Lake Chaffee, Connecticut is 301 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Chaffee?

Key numbers for living in Lake Chaffee: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $224,100, median household income $81,140, schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Chaffee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.