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Candlewood OrchardsCT
A town of 900 in Connecticut.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: AirportExpert · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
900
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$503K
Census ACS
Household income
$131K
median
Median age
43.3
years
Jobs based here
73
A commuter town
Is Candlewood Orchards a good place to live?
Of the 156 Connecticut towns we compare, none has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Candlewood Orchards. Candlewood Orchards has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
900 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
New FairfieldBrookfieldCandlewood ShoresCandlewood Orchards
Getting set up
Moving to Candlewood Orchards: who provides what
Candlewood Orchards is unincorporated, so Fairfield County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEversource28.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCandlewood Shores Tax DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesFairfield CountyFairfield County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Connecticut you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBrookfield Town ClerkTown of Brookfield; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code0680406804 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Candlewood Orchards.
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Candlewood Orchards than in most of Connecticut or the rest of the country
Since 2013, Candlewood Orchards has added 22 jobs, to 73 in 2023. The average trip to work in the town is 34 minutes. The top destinations are Danbury (19%), Brookfield (17%) and Ridgefield (6%). The median commute is under 12 miles.
1%work in town
| Candlewood Orchards | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Candlewood Orchards1%
Danbury19%
Brookfield17%
Ridgefield6%
Bethel4%
12 mi
median commute distance
73
jobs based in Candlewood Orchards
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Candlewood Orchards: snowy winters and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 49 inches of snow, with January nights at 18° and July afternoons at 84°.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–38°
Spring37–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Candlewood Orchards is
Just over a fifth of Candlewood Orchards adults get no exercise outside work, against 22% in Connecticut’s towns and 25% across U.S. towns. CDC measures, 32 in all: Candlewood Orchards beats Connecticut on 12 and trails on 1. Also worth knowing: for adults here, the share who have been diagnosed with depression is 19%.
| Candlewood Orchards | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 30% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.3% | 9.4% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 9.7% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Connecticut
12 better19 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Candlewood Orchards | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.5% | 14.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.5% |
Danbury Hospital
4.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Candlewood Orchards, mostly inland flooding
Expected losses in Candlewood Orchards break down as 74% from inland flooding and 15% from hurricanes. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in the town than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A home in Candlewood Orchards sells for about $659K at the median
Among 156 Connecticut towns, just 5 have a higher home-ownership rate than Candlewood Orchards.
$659Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 483 attractions →United States Military Academy and 76 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Candlewood Orchards. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
2 mi LakeCandlewood Lake
37 mi LandmarkFerncliff Cemetery
31 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year
27 mi Stadium & arenaYale Bowl
29 mi Theme parkLake CompounceSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Candlewood Lake: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Compounce: Wildcat1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Candlewood Orchards
About 2 of every 100 Candlewood Orchards residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Candlewood Orchards for work
Where Candlewood Orchards’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
73jobs based in Candlewood Orchards
1%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Candlewood Orchards
Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States
Candlewood Orchards is a private residential community and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Brookfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the northwestern part of the town, on the eastern shore of Candlewood Lake. It is bordered to the north by Candlewood Shores and to the west and south by the town of New Fairfield. Candlewood Orchards was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Candlewood Orchards had a population of 752.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 486 ft
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Is Candlewood Orchards, CT a good place to live?
Candlewood Orchards has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.