The Town FilesDeep River, Connecticut
Town · population 4,415 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $362,200
- Household income
- $90,253
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 46.2
Deep River is a town of 4,415 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $362,200, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of Connecticut towns, hipper than 93% of Connecticut towns, easier by car than 78% of Connecticut towns.
How Deep River ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Deep River is worth $362,200, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $90,253, which is more affordable than 32% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,221 a month. 69.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deep River | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,200 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,221 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $90,253 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 69.2% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Deep River
| People | Deep River | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in Deep River
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.7°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.1 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deep River since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 31, 2009 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 31, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 1, 2012.
Public schools in Deep River
3 public schools with 901 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Regional High School | 9-12 | 483 | 10.3 |
| John Winthrop Middle School | 6-8 | 223 | 10.6 |
| Deep River Elementary School | PK-6 | 195 | 10.3 |
Towns near Deep River
- Deep River Center, CT2.1 mi · 2,765 people · home $334,600
- Chester, CT3.1 mi · 3,749 people · home $442,200
- Essex, CT3.5 mi · 6,733 people · home $552,000
- Essex Village, CT4.4 mi · 2,583 people · home $751,900
- Westbrook, CT4.4 mi · 6,769 people · home $434,300
- Killingworth, CT5.3 mi · 6,174 people · home $446,200
- Clinton, CT5.7 mi · 13,185 people · home $380,000
- Clinton, CT6.9 mi · 3,441 people · home $365,500
Deep River questions
Is Deep River, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deep River scores better for retirees than 93% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 77%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Deep River?
The median owner-occupied home in Deep River is valued at $362,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,253, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,221 a month.
What is the weather like in Deep River?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 26.1 inches of snow.
Does Deep River get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deep River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 31, 2009. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)