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Lake PocotopaugCT
In Connecticut, this town has 4,875 residents.
Photo: –Grondemar · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
4,875
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$310K
Census ACS
Household income
$118K
median
Median age
48.0
years
Jobs based here
922
A commuter town
Is Lake Pocotopaug a good place to live?
25% of residents are 65 or older in Lake Pocotopaug, against 20% in Connecticut’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Meshomasic State Forest, at 159 acres with 2.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. We don’t grade Lake Pocotopaug yet; the figures below are still real.
A growing town
Lake Pocotopaug has grown 43% from 2010 to 2020
3,436 counted in 2010 and 4,901 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
Nearby attractions
All 173 attractions →PeoplesBank Arena and 83 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lake Pocotopaug. Close and well known come first.
15 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank Arena
36 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
13 mi Stadium & arenaPratt & Whitney Stadium
22 mi Theme parkLake Compounce
23 mi Stadium & arenaMohegan Sun Arena
12 mi State parkGillette Castle State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Pratt & Whitney Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Compounce: Wildcat1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Mohegan Sun Arena: Bbjeter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gillette Castle State Park: Original uploader was Kevinpepin at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Lake Pocotopaug: who provides what
Lake Pocotopaug is unincorporated, so Middlesex County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEversource28.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCtwc - Spice Hill Division water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMiddlesex CountyMiddlesex 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 hereEast Hampton Town ClerkTown of East Hampton; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2024
ZIP code0642406424 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 Lake Pocotopaug.
Work & commute
With only 0.4 jobs per working resident, most people in Lake Pocotopaug work out of town
The share of working residents in Lake Pocotopaug who work locally: 6%. The town had 922 jobs in 2023, up 304 from 2013. The typical household income for Lake Pocotopaug comes to $118,000. The top destinations are Hartford (11%), East Hampton (10%) and Middletown (7%).
6%work in town
| Lake Pocotopaug | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,000 | $109,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 16% | 16% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Lake Pocotopaug6%
Hartford11%
East Hampton10%
Middletown7%
East Hartford4%
15 mi
median commute distance
922
jobs based in Lake Pocotopaug
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in Lake Pocotopaug than across Connecticut
The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 41%, against 43% across Connecticut. Adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (19% statewide). For Lake Pocotopaug, the median age is 48 years.
48median age · CT 41.1
| Lake Pocotopaug | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 years | 44.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 45% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 19% | 22% |
Lake PocotopaugConnecticutUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school27%
Some college19%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate19%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.2 points. Across Connecticut, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Lake Pocotopaug | CT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.5% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.3% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.6% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.4% | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.7% | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.9% | 19.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,900, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Lake Pocotopaug
For Lake Pocotopaug, the midsummer high is 83°F.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–39°
Spring37–58°
Summer59–80°
Fall43–62°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Lake Pocotopaug is
16% of adults report frequent mental distress in Lake Pocotopaug. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Lake Pocotopaug is ahead of Connecticut on 6 and behind on 2. Two figures for adults locally: 82% had a checkup this year, 33% sleep under 7 hours.
| Lake Pocotopaug | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 81% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 33% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 9.7% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Connecticut
6 better24 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Lake Pocotopaug | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 14.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 10% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29% | 24.7% |
Middlesex Hospital
8.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up 7.2% of Lake Pocotopaug
4.3 miles of trail wind through 4 parks and preserves. The density of trails in Lake Pocotopaug is 0.7 miles per square mile.
7.2%conserved
| Lake Pocotopaug | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 7.2% | 14% | 4.3% |
7.2%
conserved · 287 of 4,004 acres
4.3 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Meshomasic State Forest | 2.5 mi | 159 |
| 2. Town Open Space/Landfill | — | 20 |
| 3. Sears Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Lake Pocotopaug has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
80% of Lake Pocotopaug’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hurricanes at 10%. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Lake Pocotopaug sell for about $416K
Homes sold in Lake Pocotopaug spent a median 45 days on the market. 83% of Lake Pocotopaug households are owner-occupiers. The town’s typical rent is $1,357 a month.
$416Kmedian sale price
| Lake Pocotopaug | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 81% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,357 a month | $1,450 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
45
days on market
103.9%
sale-to-list price
9
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lake Pocotopaug
16pages on Lake Pocotopaug
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Lake Pocotopaug
Holy Apostles College and SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cromwell7.3 mi$9,580 tuitionUniversity of Connecticut-Hartford CampusUniversity or college · Public · Hartford14.6 mi$18,130 in-state tuitionConnecticut State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · New Britain14.9 mi$5,338 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lake Pocotopaug residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Lake Pocotopaug for work
Where Lake Pocotopaug’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
922jobs based in Lake Pocotopaug
6%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lake Pocotopaug
Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States
Lake Pocotopaug is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of East Hampton in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,901, up from 3,436 in 2010. It is named for the large local lake, which for years has been a popular resort area. The lake is surrounded by numerous homes. Most are year-round residences, although some summer cottages dot the shore. It is especially noted for two islands in its center, separated by a narrow, shallow strait (both of which have cabins).
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Area code
- 860
Questions about Lake Pocotopaug
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lake Pocotopaug, CT a good place to live?
We don’t grade Lake Pocotopaug yet; the figures below are still real.