What are the schools like in Suffield Depot, CT?

Suffield Depot is served primarily by Suffield School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Suffield Depot?

The median household income in Suffield Depot, CT is $83,926 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.8%.

What is the weather like in Suffield Depot, CT?

Suffield Depot has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Suffield Depot, CT affordable or expensive?

Suffield Depot's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Suffield Depot is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $378,200 and the median rent is $1,292 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Suffield Depot, CT?

Suffield Depot 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 Suffield Depot, CT a Good Place to Live?

Suffield Depot is a small town of 1,886 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $83,926 and a 14.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

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

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

All Suffield Depot 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: 100.2

Suffield Depot's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Suffield Depot costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Suffield Depot, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$378,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,292	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,926	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Suffield Depot'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

Suffield Depot is served primarily by Suffield School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Suffield Depot, CT	National Avg
School District	Suffield School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Suffield Depot sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 51.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Suffield Depot, CT
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	51.7"

Demographics

Metric	Suffield Depot, CT	National Avg
Population	1,886	—
Median Age	54.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Thompsonville, CT 2 mi Southwood Acres, CT 4 mi Windsor Locks, CT 4 mi Sherwood Manor, CT 4 mi Agawam Town, MA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Suffield Depot

Suffield Depot, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06078

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Suffield Depot, CT affordable or expensive?

Suffield Depot's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Suffield Depot roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $378,200 and median rent is $1,292/month.

What is the crime rate in Suffield Depot, CT?

Suffield Depot'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 Suffield Depot?

Public schools in Suffield Depot are operated by Suffield School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 37.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Suffield Depot, CT a good place to live?

Suffield Depot, CT has a population of 1,886, a median household income of $83,926, and an unemployment rate of 14.8%. 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 Suffield Depot?

Suffield Depot averages 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 51.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Suffield Depot?

Suffield Depot, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06078.

What is the population of Suffield Depot?

The population of Suffield Depot, Connecticut is 1,886 with a median age of 54.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Suffield Depot?

Key numbers for living in Suffield Depot: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $378,200, median household income $83,926, 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 Suffield Depot side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.