Botsford, Connecticut
Among the top 8% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US places
- top 4% for broadband access
- top 7% for school quality
- bottom 5% for cost of living
Limited data for Botsford — the figures below are what we have. See Western Connecticut Planning Region for a fuller picture.
Botsford is a small community in Connecticut with about 571 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, school quality, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on property tax rate and cost of living.
- The median home value in Botsford is $453k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Botsford is $250k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Botsford has a violent crime rate of 702/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Botsford average around 74°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
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Precipitation 4.5 in4.0 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$250k100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$70kbetter than 5% of US places
Home Value$453k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$122better than 67% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.21%better than 6% of US places
Income Tax6.90%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax6.35%better than 74% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.00%better than 25% of US places
Unemployment0.0%better than 89% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.9 in84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall49.3 inbetter than 14% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 57% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 47% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.7better than 72% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 30% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime702/100kbetter than 52% of US places
Property Crime1244/100kbetter than 39% of US places
Community
Population57139th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4377th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.7612th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2810th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.4%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)15.8%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability7.0/20better than 60% of US places
Airport Distance50 mibetter than 68% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access100.0%better than 96% of US places
Amenities Nearby1190.89better than 93% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Botsford an affordable place to live?
- Botsford is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $70k, better than 5% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is Botsford safe?
- Botsford is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 702/100k (better than 52%). Property crime is 1244/100k.
- What is the weather like in Botsford?
- Botsford averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 51.9 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Botsford?
- Public-school quality in Botsford is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.