In Lower Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut, the median home price is $502,116; median household income is $104,428; the population is 175,822; schools rate 7.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 59.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lower Connecticut River Valley at a glance
Population
175,822
Median Household Income
$104,428
Typical Home Value
$502,116
School District Rating
7.4
Violent Crime Rate
59.2
Avg Commute Time
26.0
About Lower Connecticut River Valley
Lower Connecticut River Valley has a population of 175,822. The median home value is $502,116, 14% below the Connecticut median. Median household income is $104,428 (9% above the Connecticut median). The most populated towns are Middletown, Cromwell, and Clinton.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lower Connecticut River Valley
17 towns, by population.
- Middletown47,958 pop.
- Cromwell14,334 pop.
- Clinton13,377 pop.
- East Hampton12,925 pop.
- Old Saybrook10,575 pop.
- Portland9,434 pop.
- East Haddam8,969 pop.
- Haddam8,644 pop.
- Old Lyme7,679 pop.
- Durham7,208 pop.
- Westbrook6,856 pop.
- Essex6,794 pop.
- Killingworth6,240 pop.
- Deep River4,458 pop.
- Middlefield4,243 pop.
- Chester3,825 pop.
- Lyme2,303 pop.
Lower Connecticut River Valley at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lower Connecticut River Valley?
- Lower Connecticut River Valley has a population of 175,822 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lower Connecticut River Valley?
- The median home value in Lower Connecticut River Valley is $502,116. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley?
- Median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley is $104,428 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lower Connecticut River Valley in?
- Lower Connecticut River Valley is in Connecticut.
- How many towns are in Lower Connecticut River Valley?
- Lower Connecticut River Valley contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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