East Hampton town, Connecticut
East Hampton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Hampton town is a geographic entity located in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,134. The land area covers 35.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,134 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,248 | ±218 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,595 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,248 | ±218 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 347 | ±152 |
| Median Home Value | $349,000 | ±$14,126 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,393 | ±$150 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $124,577 | ±$10,738 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,093 | ±$4,052 |
| Poverty Rate | 4% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 513 | ±237 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,928 | ±500 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.5% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 13,109 (2024)
ID: 161489
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1 COMMUNITY DRIVE, EAST HAMPTON CT 06424-1002
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School East Hampton | 04-05 | East Hampton, CT | |
| Regular School East Hampton | 09-12 | East Hampton, CT | |
| Regular School East Hampton | 06-08 | East Hampton, CT | |
| Regular School East Hampton | PK-03 | East Hampton, CT | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Rocky Hill, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | East Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rocky Hill, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Wethersfield, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Holy Apostles College and Seminary
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College | 7.6 mi away | 33 Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell, CT, 06416-2005 |
8606323010
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EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 105 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON, CT, 06424 |
(860) 267-6621
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Wesleyan University
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College | 7.7 mi away | 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT, 06459 |
8606852000
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MIDDLE HADDAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 2 KNOWLES ROAD, EAST HAMPTON, CT, 06456 |
(860) 267-9093
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Cortiva Institute
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College Vocational | 9.1 mi away | 45 Shunpike Road, Suite 10, Cromwell, CT, 06416 |
8606671886
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RICHMOND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 15 SCHOOL DR., MARLBOROUGH, CT, 06447 |
(860) 295-6210
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International Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 12.5 mi away | 632 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT, 06109 |
86057103301
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EAST HADDAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 18 PLAINS RD., EAST HADDAM, CT, 06469 |
(860) 873-8248
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Goodwin University
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College | 13.9 mi away | One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT, 06118 |
8605284111
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BRAINERD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 920 SAYBROOK RD., HADDAM, CT, 06438 |
(860) 345-2204
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARTFORD BRAINARD FLD, CT US, located 13.7 miles from East Hampton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8° | 20.3° | 28.6° | 2.94" | — |
| February | 39.5° | 22.1° | 30.8° | 2.57" | — |
| March | 47.6° | 29.6° | 38.6° | 3.51" | — |
| April | 60.1° | 40.0° | 50.0° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 70.9° | 50.1° | 60.5° | 3.43" | — |
| June | 79.6° | 59.8° | 69.7° | 3.88" | — |
| July | 84.6° | 65.7° | 75.2° | 3.87" | — |
| August | 83.0° | 64.2° | 73.6° | 3.48" | — |
| September | 75.6° | 56.0° | 65.8° | 3.97" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 44.3° | 54.0° | 4.20" | — |
| November | 52.1° | 34.6° | 43.3° | 3.44" | — |
| December | 41.7° | 25.9° | 33.8° | 3.75" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampton CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Lake Pocotopaug CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Terramuggus CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Portland CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Higganum CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Moodus CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0913022490. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.