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Living in
Storrs.
Storrs is an unincorporated community in the county, CT. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Storrs
This is fundamentally a college town, and that reality shapes everything about daily life here—economically, demographically, and culturally. The University of Connecticut dominates, which means you're living in a community where the median age is around 20 and roughly three-quarters of residents are students; if you're moving here as a working professional or established family, you're choosing to be part of a smaller minority, and that's worth understanding upfront. The job market outside of UConn and its associated services is limited, so most non-academic professionals commute—Hartford is accessible via express bus in a reasonable timeframe, and your average commute runs about 16 minutes if you're working locally.
Storrs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
20.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
44.7%
Foreign-Born
13.1%
Broadband Internet
77.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics13.1% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Storrs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Storrs, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (45.5%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
3.7%
of residents
65 and Older
4.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
13.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
49.3%
of households
Married Couples
18.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.93
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 13% above CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Storrs
In Storrs, rent runs 13% above the CT average, and home values are 11% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
78.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
53.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,722
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
26.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in Storrs
Unemployment in Capitol Planning Region, which includes Storrs, is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
Storrs: Capitol Planning Region rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Capitol Planning Region (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Storrs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.1 min avg
How Storrs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Storrs, most residents work from home to work (33%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 74 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M 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.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
No police agency in the FBI's crime data covers Storrs, so there's no local crime rate to show.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In Tolland County, which includes Storrs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Lightning | $11,800 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $14,900 |
| 2023 | 9 | Hail | $6,200 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $202,700 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 12 | Hail | $28,800 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $38,000 |
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
Tolland County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tolland County, which includes Storrs, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Tolland County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Storrs has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Annual Snowfall
39.0"
Hot Days/Year
3
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 2.99" |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 4.38" |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 4.23" |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Jun | 76°F | 57°F | 4.52" |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 4.01" |
| Aug | 79°F | 61°F | 4.30" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 4.48" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 4.58" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 3.90" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 4.50" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Storrs
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Storrs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Natchaug Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.4 mi away · Mansfield Center
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Willimantic
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Stafford Springs
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.
Education11.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Storrs
Storrs's student/teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Storrs
Public · 4-year · 19,835 students · in-state tuition $21,334 · 84% graduate · median earnings $82,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Eastern Connecticut State University
6.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 3,418 students · in-state tuition $14,008 · 62% graduate · median earnings $60,748 (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: Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Storrs
Storrs has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Springfield Armory National Historic Site (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
36 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
43 mi awayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayTouro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
67 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Storrs
Library Express
23 Royce Circle, Storrs-Mansfield
Maple Road Branch
303 Maple Road, Storrs-Mansfield
Cities Near Storrs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Storrs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Storrs FAQ
Is Storrs, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Storrs's median rent is $1,678/month, which is above the national average. Median home value is $325,100.
What is the job market like in Storrs, Connecticut?⌄
Capitol Planning Region, which includes Storrs, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Storrs, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Storrs is 18 minutes, which is shorter than 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