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Ansonia.
About
Life in Ansonia
Ansonia offers something increasingly hard to find in the Northeast: an affordable bedroom community with actual character and a functioning commuter rail line to New York City. With a median home value around $287,200 and median household income near $85,877, housing costs are genuinely manageable compared to surrounding areas, though you're still in Connecticut so nothing's cheap. The city's identity is rooted in its industrial past—it was built around copper, brass, and machine manufacturing that once earned it the nickname "The Copper City"—but those factories have mostly moved on, leaving behind walkable neighborhoods with solid single and two-family homes, many of them historic Queen Anne Victorians in the Library District and charming older architecture throughout.
Ansonia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Foreign-Born
20.1%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.1% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Ansonia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ansonia, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (23.4%), and 18.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.0%
of households
Married Couples
39.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CT
Rent, home values, and income in Ansonia
In Ansonia, home values are 22% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,446
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $384,625 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above CT average
Unemployment in Ansonia
Unemployment in Ansonia is 1 percentage points higher than the CT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Ansonia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.8 min avg
How Ansonia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ansonia, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Small hub738k passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 57 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ansonia runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,541.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ansonia Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In New Haven County, which includes Ansonia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $469,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Winter Weather | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Flash Flood | $309,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $176,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Winter Weather | $588,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Haven County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Haven County, which includes Ansonia, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
New Haven County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ansonia has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
130
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.95" |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 3.62" |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 4.72" |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.72" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.04" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 3.93" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.30" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.56" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.38" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 5.00" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.57" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ansonia
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ansonia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Griffin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.2 mi away · Derby
West Haven VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 7.1 mi away · West Haven
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · 7.4 mi away · New Haven
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ansonia
Ansonia's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ansonia (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 13,603 students · in-state tuition $16,499 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,639 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,758 students · in-state tuition $69,900 · 98% graduate · median earnings $118,356 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern Connecticut State University
6.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,295 students · in-state tuition $13,438 · 57% graduate · median earnings $59,695 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,841 students · in-state tuition $49,320 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,534 students · in-state tuition $35,760 · 60% graduate · median earnings $56,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 991 students · in-state tuition $43,118 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,459 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Weir Farm National Historical Park, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ansonia
Ansonia has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
45 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ansonia
Ansonia Library
53 South Cliff St., Ansonia
Cities Near Ansonia
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ansonia?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ansonia FAQ
Is Ansonia, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Ansonia's median rent is $1,476/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $85,877/year. Median home value is $287,200.
Is Ansonia, Connecticut safe?⌄
Ansonia's violent crime rate was 73 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1541 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ansonia, Connecticut?⌄
Ansonia has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ansonia, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Ansonia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,476/month and median household income is $85,877/year. The median home value is $287,200. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ansonia, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Ansonia is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from