PostcardWestportCTMainStreetLookingNorthFromStateSt1901to1907, 1901
Staples’s story
191 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1884.
- 1835Staples is settled
StaplesCT
7 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Population
7,340
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$1.17M
Census ACS
Household income
$193K
median
Median age
48.7
years
Jobs based here
2,615
Balanced
Is Staples a good place to live?
73% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Staples, against 45% in Connecticut’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Only 1 of the 156 Connecticut towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Staples. The biggest park or preserve is Fairfield County Hunt Club, at 39 acres. We don’t grade Staples yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Staples stand out
Where Staples beats most towns.
Nearby attractions
All 587 attractions →United States Military Academy and 159 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Staples. Close and well known come first.
Big draw37 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaCiti Field
Big draw37 mi MuseumThe Cloisters
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaEtihad Park
28 mi LandmarkFerncliff CemeterySources: 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 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Citi Field: Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Cloisters: Paweł Drozd on Wiki Drozdpl cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:05, 27 December 2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Etihad Park: Bananza76, CC0 · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Staples: who provides what
Staples is unincorporated, so Fairfield County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEversource28.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAquarion WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% 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 hereWestport Town ClerkTown of Westport; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code0688006880 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 Staples.
Climate
In Staples, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Staples has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 23° and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–41°
Spring41–60°
Summer64–82°
Fall47–65°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Staples
Most working residents leave Staples for work: only 4% work in town. The median household income in Staples is $193,000. Since 2013, Staples has added 593 jobs, to 2,615 in 2023.
4%work in town
| Staples | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $193,000 | $109,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.4% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Staples4%
New York21%
Westport16%
Stamford10%
Norwalk7%
17 mi
median commute distance
2,615
jobs based in Staples
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
A smaller share of adults in Staples have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Connecticut or U.S. town
17% of Staples adults have been diagnosed with depression. Among 155 Connecticut towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults who have obesity than Staples. 28% of Staples adults have high blood pressure.
| Staples | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 30% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 22% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.2% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Connecticut
25 better6 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Staples | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.9% | 14.9% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4% | 9.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.5% |
Norwalk Hospital
5.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Staples, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.6%conserved
1.6%
conserved · 44 of 2,771 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fairfield County Hunt Club | — | 39 |
| 2. Wakeman Park | — | 26 |
| 3. Town Farm Ball Complex | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
$1.89Mmedian sale price
| Staples | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,328 a month | $1,450 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 86% | 81% | 73% |
Market temperature
24
days on market
110.2%
sale-to-list price
6
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Staples
16pages on Staples
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Staples
Fairfield UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fairfield3.6 mi$58,350 tuitionSacred Heart UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fairfield6.2 mi$50,404 tuitionUniversity of Connecticut-StamfordUniversity or college · Public · Stamford13.2 mi$18,150 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Staples residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
About Staples
Town in Connecticut, U.S.
Westport is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Located in the Gold Coast along the Long Island Sound, it is 48 miles (77 km) northeast of New York City and is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1835
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- ZIP code
- 06880, 06881, 06888
- Area code
- 203, 475
Staples’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Staples.
WestportFairfieldColeytownWestport VillageGreens FarmsCompoSouthportStaples
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Westport | #14 | A | D− | B+ | A+ | A+ |
| Fairfield | #38 | A− | D | B | A− | A+ |
| Coleytown | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Westport Village | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Greens Farms | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Compo | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Southport | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Staples, Coleytown, Westport Village, Greens Farms, Compo and Southport aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Staples with a neighbor →
Questions about Staples
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Staples, CT a good place to live?
We don’t grade Staples yet; the figures below are still real.