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Stonington, CT
Borough in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
934
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,739
ZIP codes
0
Stonington and its ZIP codes
Stonington at a glance
- Stonington is about 3.7 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $109,167, 14% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $879,800 (about 2.4 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is $1,488 a month.
Local data for Stonington, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stonington, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,167
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$879,800
Median rent
$1,488/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
76.0%
Median age
63.1
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (242), German Americans (191), Italian Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Stonington.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,404
128,313 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,845
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Stonington, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stonington, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
843
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,137
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 25°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stonington, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
6.8%
U.S. 12.8% -6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.0%
U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts
Cities near Stonington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MysticCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Watch Hill, RICensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Misquamicut, RICensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| PawcatuckCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| NoankCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Old MysticCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Groton Long PointBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Poquonock BridgeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Fishers Island, NYCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.1 |
| Westerly, RICensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 15.8 |
| Weekapaug, RICensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Bradford, RICensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| GrotonCity | 8.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Ashaway, RICensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.4 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus ParkCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stonington, CT in?
- Stonington is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Stonington, CT?
- About 934 people live in Stonington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stonington?
- Nearby places include Mystic (3.2 mi), Watch Hill, RI (3.2 mi), Misquamicut, RI (4.1 mi), Pawcatuck (4.2 mi), Noank (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023