What are the schools like in Stepney, CT?

Stepney is served primarily by Monroe School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Stepney?

The median household income in Stepney, CT is $137,226 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Stepney, CT?

Stepney has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Stepney, CT affordable or expensive?

Stepney's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stepney is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $425,600 and the median rent is $2,061 per month.

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

Stepney 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 Stepney, CT a Good Place to Live?

Stepney is a small town of 3,674 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $137,226 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

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

All Stepney 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

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

Metric	Stepney, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$425,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,061	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$137,226	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stepney'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

Stepney is served primarily by Monroe School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stepney, CT	National Avg
School District	Monroe School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stepney sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation and 49.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stepney, CT
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	49.3"

Demographics

Metric	Stepney, CT	National Avg
Population	3,674	—
Median Age	50.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Botsford, CT 2 mi Tashua, CT 3 mi Daniels Farm, CT 4 mi Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT 4 mi East Village, CT 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Stepney

Stepney, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06468

Stepney vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stepney, CT affordable or expensive?

Stepney's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stepney roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $425,600 and median rent is $2,061/month.

What is the crime rate in Stepney, CT?

Stepney'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 Stepney?

Public schools in Stepney are operated by Monroe School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 49.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stepney, CT a good place to live?

Stepney, CT has a population of 3,674, a median household income of $137,226, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Stepney?

Stepney averages 36.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches with about 49.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stepney?

Stepney, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06468.

What is the population of Stepney?

The population of Stepney, Connecticut is 3,674 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stepney?

Key numbers for living in Stepney: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $425,600, median household income $137,226, 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 Stepney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.