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Living in
Trumbull Center.
Trumbull Center 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 Trumbull Center
Trumbull Center is a community of 10,137 people in Connecticut. The median household income is $124,547, median rent runs about $2,307 per month, and median home values are around $486,000. The average commute is 33.7 minutes.
Trumbull Center at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
20.0%
Broadband Internet
88.1%
of households
Median household income
Demographics20.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Trumbull Center: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Trumbull Center, the largest foreign-born group is from India (15.0%), and 11.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
27.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.9%
of households
Married Couples
62.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.94
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 55% above CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Trumbull Center
In Trumbull Center, rent runs 55% above the CT average, and home values are 32% above the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
46.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,248
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Jobs & Economy
Unemployment in Trumbull Center
Data not yet available
Commute32.7 min avg
How Trumbull Center residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Trumbull Center, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Small hub738k passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 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.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
No police agency in the FBI's crime data covers Trumbull Center, so there's no local crime rate to show.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In Fairfield County, which includes Trumbull Center, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $542,500 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.1M |
| 2020 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18.5M |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $306,000 |
| 2018 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $609,500 |
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
Fairfield County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfield County, which includes Trumbull Center, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
108
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Fairfield County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Trumbull Center has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.18" |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 3.12" |
| Mar | 47°F | 32°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 4.16" |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.77" |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.32" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 3.98" |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 3.84" |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.11" |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.98" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Trumbull Center
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Trumbull Center's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Vincent's Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Bridgeport
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Bridgeport
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.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Trumbull Center
Trumbull Center's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Trumbull Center (within 15 miles)
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
13.8 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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Trumbull Center
Trumbull Center has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
39 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
49 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
50 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Trumbull Center
Fairchild-Nichols Library
1718 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull
Cities Near Trumbull Center
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Trumbull Center?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Trumbull Center FAQ
Is Trumbull Center, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Trumbull Center's median rent is $2,307/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $123,708/year. Median home value is $486,000.
What is the cost of living in Trumbull Center, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Trumbull Center is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,307/month and median household income is $123,708/year. The median home value is $486,000. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Trumbull Center, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Trumbull Center is 33 minutes, which is longer 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