What are the schools like in Thompsonville, CT?

School district data for Thompsonville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Thompsonville?

The median household income in Thompsonville, CT is $57,662 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.5%.

What is the weather like in Thompsonville, CT?

Thompsonville 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.

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

Q: Is Thompsonville, CT affordable or expensive?

Thompsonville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thompsonville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,000 and the median rent is $1,347 per month.

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

Thompsonville 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 Thompsonville, CT a Good Place to Live?

Thompsonville is a small town of 8,097 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $57,662 and a 17.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Thompsonville stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Thompsonville 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: 97.9

Thompsonville's overall cost of living index is 97.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thompsonville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thompsonville, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,347	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,662	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Thompsonville'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

Metric	Thompsonville, CT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Thompsonville, CT	National Avg
Population	8,097	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sherwood Manor, CT 2 mi Suffield Depot, CT 2 mi Southwood Acres, CT 3 mi Hazardville, CT 3 mi Longmeadow, MA 4 mi

Thompsonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thompsonville, CT affordable or expensive?

Thompsonville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thompsonville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $219,000 and median rent is $1,347/month.

What is the crime rate in Thompsonville, CT?

Thompsonville'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 Thompsonville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Thompsonville, CT a good place to live?

Thompsonville, CT has a population of 8,097, a median household income of $57,662, and an unemployment rate of 17.5%. 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 Thompsonville?

Thompsonville 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 is the population of Thompsonville?

The population of Thompsonville, Connecticut is 8,097 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thompsonville?

Key numbers for living in Thompsonville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $219,000, median household income $57,662, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thompsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.