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Botsford, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
635
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
782
ZIP codes
0
Botsford and its ZIP codes
Botsford at a glance
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $610,100 (66% above Connecticut).
Local data for Botsford, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Botsford, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$610,100
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
52.4%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (83), Irish Americans (80), Polish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Botsford.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Botsford, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.2%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home33.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Botsford, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Botsford, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Botsford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StepneyCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 6.7 |
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 16.1 |
| NewtownBorough | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| DodgingtownCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| TashuaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.7 |
| HawleyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Daniels FarmCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Redding CenterCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| SheltonCity | 7.2 mi | 30.6 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Heritage VillageCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Trumbull CenterCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.7 |
| PlattsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| Brookfield CenterCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Botsford, CT in?
- Botsford is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Botsford, CT?
- About 635 people live in Botsford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Botsford?
- Nearby places include Stepney (2.5 mi), East Village (4.1 mi), Sandy Hook (4.2 mi), Newtown (4.4 mi), Dodgingtown (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023