A town of 934, settled in 1649. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The 3 things Stonington does most differently from other towns.
1906 · Wequetequock Casino12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
1907–1915
Hyde's Crossing in Stonington, Connecticut postcard (2)
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Ordered by what stands out in Stonington. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Stonington home is worth about $647,000, up 8.3% in a year, 43% above the Connecticut typical home.
Most working residents leave Stonington for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Groton (19%), Stonington (19%) and Westerly (8%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Stonington beats the Connecticut average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Stonington | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.8% | 9.8% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4% | 10% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14% | 8.5% |
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dodge Paddock / Beal Preserve | — | 4 |
| 2. Wadawanuck Square (Borough Open Space) | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Stonington reports less crime per resident than 78% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Stonington has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
43 notable people were born in Stonington.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Stonington is a town located on Long Island Sound in New London County, Connecticut. The municipal limits of the town include the borough of Stonington, the villages of Pawcatuck, Lords Point, and Wequetequock, and the eastern halves of the villages of Mystic and Old Mystic. Stonington is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population of the town was 18,335 at the 2020 census. The town is home to many restored homes and preserves its long nautical history.
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