What are the schools like in Storrs, CT?

Storrs is served primarily by Mansfield School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Storrs?

The median household income in Storrs, CT is $27,793 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.5%.

What is the weather like in Storrs, CT?

Storrs has an average high temperature of 35.0°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Storrs, CT affordable or expensive?

Storrs's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Storrs is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $311,400 and the median rent is $1,615 per month.

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

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

Is Storrs, CT a Good Place to Live?

Storrs is a small city of 17,606 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $27,793 and a 12.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Storrs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Storrs 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: 101.0

Storrs's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Storrs costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Storrs, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$311,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,615	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	36.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,793	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Storrs is served primarily by Mansfield School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Storrs, CT	National Avg
School District	Mansfield School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	72.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Storrs sees average highs of 35.0°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 39.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Storrs, CT
Average High — January	35.0°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	39.0"

Demographics

Metric	Storrs, CT	National Avg
Population	17,606	—
Median Age	20.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	15.9%	6.3%
Under 18	2.8%	22.2%
65 and over	5.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mansfield Center, CT 4 mi South Coventry, CT 4 mi Coventry Lake, CT 5 mi Willimantic, CT 7 mi South Windham, CT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Storrs

Storrs, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

06268 06269

Storrs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Storrs, CT affordable or expensive?

Storrs's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Storrs roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $311,400 and median rent is $1,615/month.

What is the crime rate in Storrs, CT?

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

What are the schools like in Storrs?

Public schools in Storrs are operated by Mansfield School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 72.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Storrs, CT a good place to live?

Storrs, CT has a population of 17,606, a median household income of $27,793, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%. 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 Storrs?

Storrs averages 35.0°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 39.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Storrs?

Storrs, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06268, 06269.

What is the population of Storrs?

The population of Storrs, Connecticut is 17,606 with a median age of 20.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Storrs?

Key numbers for living in Storrs: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $311,400, median household income $27,793, schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Storrs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.