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Compo, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
3,410
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,015
ZIP codes
0
Compo and its ZIP codes
Compo at a glance
- Compo is about 2.7 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,522,500 (about 4.1 times the Connecticut figure).
Local data for Compo, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Compo, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$1,522,500
Homeownership
89.7%
Bachelor's or higher
81.5%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (484), German Americans (480), Irish Americans (401).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Compo.
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
Compo, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone38.6%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit12.8%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home38.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Compo, 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° / 22°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Compo, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.6%
U.S. 33.3% -11.7 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
5.9%
U.S. 12.8% -6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
Cities near Compo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaugatuckCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Greens FarmsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Westport VillageCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Old HillCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| StaplesCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.3 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| ColeytownCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Poplar PlainsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| NorwalkCity | 4 mi | 22.9 |
| Mill PlainCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| South WiltonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Fairfield UniversityCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| MurrayCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Wilton CenterCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| Darien DowntownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Compo, CT in?
- Compo is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Compo, CT?
- About 3,410 people live in Compo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Compo?
- Nearby places include Saugatuck (1.1 mi), Greens Farms (1.5 mi), Westport Village (1.6 mi), Old Hill (2.1 mi), Staples (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023