What are the schools like in Plattsville, CT?

Plattsville is served primarily by Easton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Plattsville?

The median household income in Plattsville, CT is $161,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Plattsville, CT?

Plattsville has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Plattsville, CT affordable or expensive?

Plattsville's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plattsville is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $588,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Plattsville has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 810.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plattsville, CT a Good Place to Live?

Plattsville is a small town of 876 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $161,786 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Plattsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Plattsville 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: 106.5

Plattsville's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plattsville costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Plattsville, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$588,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$161,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plattsville's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

810.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Plattsville is served primarily by Easton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Plattsville, CT	National Avg
School District	Easton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	65.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plattsville sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plattsville, CT
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Plattsville, CT	National Avg
Population	876	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	33.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sacred Heart University, CT 1 mi Murray, CT 3 mi Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT 3 mi Tashua, CT 3 mi Trumbull Center, CT 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Plattsville

Plattsville, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

06612 06825

Plattsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plattsville, CT affordable or expensive?

Plattsville's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Plattsville roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $588,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Plattsville, CT?

Plattsville's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plattsville?

Public schools in Plattsville are operated by Easton School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 65.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Plattsville, CT a good place to live?

Plattsville, CT has a population of 876, a median household income of $161,786, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Plattsville?

Plattsville averages 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plattsville?

Plattsville, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06612, 06825.

What is the population of Plattsville?

The population of Plattsville, Connecticut is 876 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plattsville?

Key numbers for living in Plattsville: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $588,500, median household income $161,786, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plattsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.