The Town FilesNorth Stonington, Connecticut
Town · population 5,149 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $397,100
- Household income
- $123,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 50.8
North Stonington is a town of 5,149 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $397,100, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 92% of Connecticut towns, better for families than 90% of Connecticut towns.
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in Connecticut With the Mildest Winters
- #11 in The 21 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Connecticut
- #12 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Connecticut
- #13 in 25 Small Towns in Connecticut With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #14 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Connecticut
How North Stonington 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 North Stonington is worth $397,100, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $123,938, which is more affordable than 70% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,298 a month. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Stonington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $397,100 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,298 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $123,938 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in North Stonington
| People | North Stonington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 93.8% |
Weather in North Stonington
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Stonington since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on November 13, 2021 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2014.
Public schools in North Stonington
2 public schools with 736 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Stonington Elementary School | PK-6 | 406 | 11.3 |
| Wheeler High School | 7-12 | 330 | 7.9 |
Towns near North Stonington
- Hopkinton, RI6.0 mi · 8,398 people · home $404,300
- Pawcatuck, CT6.8 mi · 5,433 people · home $360,600
- Westerly, RI7.6 mi · 18,423 people · home $448,800
- Preston, CT7.7 mi · 4,788 people · home $361,900
- Stonington, CT7.7 mi · 18,335 people · home $483,400
- Voluntown, CT7.8 mi · 2,570 people · home $356,100
- Ledyard, CT8.1 mi · 15,413 people · home $326,200
- Griswold, CT8.3 mi · 11,402 people · home $275,900
North Stonington questions
Is North Stonington, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Stonington scores better for retirees than 81% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 92%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.8).
How much does a house cost in North Stonington?
The median owner-occupied home in North Stonington is valued at $397,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,938, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,298 a month.
What is the weather like in North Stonington?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 30.8 inches of snow.
Does North Stonington get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Stonington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on November 13, 2021. 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)