The Town FilesStonington, Connecticut
Town · population 18,335 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $483,400
- Household income
- $114,797
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 52.8
Stonington is a town of 18,335 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $483,400, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks more seaside character than 92% of Connecticut towns, better for a vacation home than 87% of Connecticut towns, better for cycling than 87% of Connecticut towns.
How 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 Stonington is worth $483,400, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $114,797, which is more affordable than 30% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,446 a month. 72.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stonington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $483,400 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,446 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $114,797 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.6% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.6% | — |
Who lives in Stonington
| People | Stonington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.3% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 18.3% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 93.8% |
Weather in 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 24.5 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
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stonington since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on November 13, 2021 about 4.3 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 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 3, 2013.
Public schools in Stonington
1 public school with 423 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deans Mill School | PK-5 | 423 | 11.1 |
Towns near Stonington
- Mystic, CT2.4 mi · 4,348 people · home $538,800
- Pawcatuck, CT2.9 mi · 5,433 people · home $360,600
- Old Mystic, CT4.1 mi · 3,493 people · home $342,500
- Westerly, RI5.5 mi · 18,423 people · home $448,800
- Westerly, RI6.3 mi · 23,359 people · home $466,600
- Groton, CT6.3 mi · 38,411 people · home $340,100
- Long Hill, CT7.3 mi · 3,948 people · home $175,600
- Ledyard, CT7.3 mi · 15,413 people · home $326,200
Stonington questions
Is Stonington, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stonington scores better for retirees than 79% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 70%. 29.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Stonington?
The median owner-occupied home in Stonington is valued at $483,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,797, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,446 a month.
What is the weather like in 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 24.5 inches of snow.
Does Stonington get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of 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)