Route 7 GatewayCT
A town of 1,108. A regional job hub with 858 jobs.
Is Route 7 Gateway a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 156 Connecticut towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Route 7 Gateway. We don’t grade Route 7 Gateway yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Route 7 Gateway stand out
Where Route 7 Gateway beats most towns.
1,108 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
United States Military Academy and 117 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Route 7 Gateway. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw39 mi MuseumThe Cloisters
27 mi LandmarkFerncliff Cemetery
13 mi LakeCandlewood Lake
39 mi Zoo & aquariumBronx Zoo
13 mi MuseumGlass HousePhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · The Cloisters: Paweł Drozd on Wiki Drozdpl cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:05, 27 December 2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Candlewood Lake: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Bronx Zoo: Stavenn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glass House: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Moving to Route 7 Gateway: who provides what
Route 7 Gateway is unincorporated, so Fairfield County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Route 7 Gateway.
Route 7 Gateway has 2.6 jobs for every working resident, and 846 people commute in
In Route 7 Gateway, 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, where Connecticut’s towns sit at 5.8% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The median commute is under 15 miles. The top destinations are Ridgefield (19%), Stamford (11%) and Danbury (9%).
| Route 7 Gateway | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,000 | $109,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Route 7 Gateway’s year
A winter brings about 49 inches of snow, with January nights at 19° and July afternoons at 83°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Route 7 Gateway stands out in Connecticut and nationally, with fewer of its adults who binge drink
No town among the 155 in Connecticut we compare has a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Route 7 Gateway.
| Route 7 Gateway | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 30% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.5% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 22% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| What stands out | Route 7 Gateway | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 4.6% | 12.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15.9% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
In Route 7 Gateway, 3.2% of the land is conserved
Parks and preserves in Route 7 Gateway: 2, covering 15 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Martin Park Beach | — | 13 |
| 2. Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Danbury Road) | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The biggest natural risk in Route 7 Gateway is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A home in Route 7 Gateway sells for about $827K at the median
Route 7 Gateway’s median rent is $1,896 a month, against $1,450 a month in Connecticut’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Route 7 Gateway | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 49% | 81% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,896 a month | $1,450 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Route 7 Gateway
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Route 7 Gateway
About 0 of every 100 Route 7 Gateway residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
Every workday, about 846 people come to Route 7 Gateway for work
Where Route 7 Gateway’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Route 7 Gateway
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Route 7 Gateway, CT a good place to live?
We don’t grade Route 7 Gateway yet; the figures below are still real.