What are the schools like in Salmon Brook, CT?

Salmon Brook is served primarily by Granby School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Salmon Brook?

The median household income in Salmon Brook, CT is $77,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Salmon Brook, CT?

Salmon Brook has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Salmon Brook, CT affordable or expensive?

Salmon Brook's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Salmon Brook is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $286,500 and the median rent is $850 per month.

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

Salmon 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 Salmon Brook, CT a Good Place to Live?

Salmon Brook is a small town of 2,184 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $77,500 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Salmon Brook stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Salmon 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: 95.5

Salmon Brook's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Salmon Brook costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Salmon Brook, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$286,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Salmon 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

Salmon Brook is served primarily by Granby School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Salmon Brook, CT	National Avg
School District	Granby School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Salmon Brook sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 51.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Salmon Brook, CT
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	51.7"

Demographics

Metric	Salmon Brook, CT	National Avg
Population	2,184	—
Median Age	52.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tariffville, CT 4 mi North Granby, CT 5 mi Simsbury Center, CT 5 mi West Simsbury, CT 6 mi Windsor Locks, CT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Salmon Brook

Salmon Brook, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06035

Salmon Brook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salmon Brook, CT affordable or expensive?

Salmon Brook's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Salmon Brook roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $286,500 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Salmon Brook, CT?

Salmon 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 Salmon Brook?

Public schools in Salmon Brook are operated by Granby School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 56.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Salmon Brook, CT a good place to live?

Salmon Brook, CT has a population of 2,184, a median household income of $77,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Salmon Brook?

Salmon Brook averages 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 51.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Salmon Brook?

Salmon Brook, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06035.

What is the population of Salmon Brook?

The population of Salmon Brook, Connecticut is 2,184 with a median age of 52.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Salmon Brook: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $286,500, median household income $77,500, 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 Salmon Brook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.