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Morris vs Hampton vs Andover vs Washington
Cost, people, housing, commute and schools, side by side, each benchmarked against Connecticut.
What stands out worked out from the figures below
Morris has the oldest population (median age 52.8).
Hampton has the most affordable homes ($296k median).
Andover has the highest household income ($135k).
Washington has the most expensive homes ($660k median).
What matters to you?
Pick a few. We’ll pull those rows to the top and mark which town comes out ahead on each. There’s no overall score: what matters is up to you.
| Measure | Morris | Hampton | Andover | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your priorities | ||||
| People | ||||
| Population | 2,164 |
1,647Lowest |
3,152 |
3,676Highest |
| Median age | 52.8±6.5Highest 28% above CT |
51.5±5.3 25% above CT |
51.2±5.4 25% above CT |
49.9±5.5Lowest 21% above CT |
| Morris and Hampton are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Kids under 18 | 17.9%±4.5 CT: 20.2% |
19.7%±5.3Highest CT: 20.2% |
16.2%±4.4Lowest CT: 20.2% |
19%±4.7 CT: 20.2% |
| Hampton and Washington are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Age 65+ | 29.3%±6.6Highest CT: 18.5% |
26.1%±2.1 CT: 18.5% |
19.2%±5.1Lowest CT: 18.5% |
26.9%±5.3 CT: 18.5% |
| Morris and Washington are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Bachelor’s degree+adults 25+ | 41.5% CT: 42.5% |
29.9%Lowest CT: 42.5% |
46.5% CT: 42.5% |
53.7%Highest CT: 42.5% |
| Enrolled in collegeshare of residents | 5.2%±3 CT: 7.1% |
1.9%±1.1Lowest CT: 7.1% |
8.2%±4.1Highest CT: 7.1% |
6.4%±3.3 CT: 7.1% |
| Andover and Washington are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Cost of living | ||||
| Household incomemedian | $109,191±$25k 14% above CT |
$109,167±$19k 14% above CT |
$134,632±$20kHighest 41% above CT |
$101,549±$16kLowest 6% above CT |
| Andover and Morris are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Home valuemedian, owner-occupied | $396,000±$60k 8% above CT |
$295,800±$27kLowest 19% below CT |
$376,500±$36k about the CT average |
$660,200±$130kHighest 80% above CT |
| Rentmedian gross, monthly | $1,204±$134 19% below CT |
$1,285±$288Highest 14% below CT |
$1,166±$745Lowest 22% below CT |
$1,204±$264 19% below CT |
| Hampton and Morris are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Property taxmedian, yearly | $5,273 21% below CT |
$4,364Lowest 34% below CT |
$6,554Highest about the CT average |
$4,709 29% below CT |
| Renters paying 30%+of income on rent | 57.1%±31.9 CT: 52.6% |
52.5%±51.5 CT: 52.6% |
60.8%±38.4Highest CT: 52.6% |
26.1%±24Lowest CT: 52.6% |
| Andover and Morris are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Below poverty line | 6.8% CT: 10% |
5.7% CT: 10% |
1.8%Lowest CT: 10% |
9%Highest CT: 10% |
| Housing | ||||
| Homeownersof occupied homes | 89.4% CT: 66.5% |
90% CT: 66.5% |
93.1%Highest CT: 66.5% |
79%Lowest CT: 66.5% |
| Typical home builtmedian year | 1967Lowest same as CT |
1980Highest 13 yrs newer than CT |
1977 10 yrs newer than CT |
1971 4 yrs newer than CT |
| Getting to work | ||||
| Average commuteone way | 29 minHighest 11% above CT |
29 min 9% above CT |
25 minLowest 5% below CT |
26 min 4% below CT |
| Work from home | 18.4%±5.7 CT: 16% |
17.7%±5.1 CT: 16% |
15.5%±5.4Lowest CT: 16% |
20.1%±9Highest CT: 16% |
| Washington and Morris are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Schools | ||||
| Public school scoresrank in state, math + reading | — | — | #43 of 149 in CT | #17 of 149 in CT |
| School district | Regional School District 20 | Hampton School District | Andover School District | Regional School District 12 |
| High school in town | None in town | None in town | None in town | Shepaug Valley School |
| Students per teacherat that high school | — | — | — | 9.1 |
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| Old photos in History | None yet | None yet | None yet | None yet |
CT average · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024; 2010 & 2020 decennial census; NCES Common Core of Data. “±” is the Census margin of error. Property tax is top-coded by the Census at $10,000+. School rank compares math and reading proficiency against the state average.