Wequetequock Casino, 1906
Stonington’s story
377 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,036 in 1820, 18,335 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1676 and 7 maps from 1889 on.
- 1649Stonington is settled
StoningtonCT
Trash & recyclingPhoto: Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,017
2025 Census estimate · +2.2% since 2020
Typical home
$645K
+8.8% in a year
Household income
$109K
median
Median age
63.1
years
Jobs based here
322
Balanced
Is Stonington a good place to live?
Stonington’s best subject grades are an A for walkability and health and an A− for schools; its weakest is a D− for cost of living. 76% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Stonington, where Connecticut’s towns sit at 45% and U.S. towns at 29%. Only 7 of Connecticut’s 175 towns score lower on cost of living. No town in Connecticut scores higher than Stonington on history. Stonington has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Stonington stand out
Where Stonington beats most towns.
0historic places
HistoryA+
Settled in 1649
A long history
A history going back 377 years.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 94% of U.S. towns
4.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
32 measures vs. Connecticut
16 better11 too close to call5 worse
| Widest gap | Stonington | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.8% | 9.8% |
HealthA
Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Beats CT on 16 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on 5
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
How Stonington grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Connecticut), ordered by how far Stonington is from typical.
Cost of livingD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 16.7 of 20; 2% of households have no carAOpen →HealthWesterly Hospital 4.3 miles awayAOpen →SchoolsBeat 82% of Connecticut districts on tests and graduationA−Open →Jobs & income$109K median household incomeA−Open →SafetyA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA National Risk IndexBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 6% conserved landAOpen →History20 notable people born hereA+Open →Civic life10.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 148 attractions →The Breakers and 64 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stonington. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi MuseumThe Breakers
34 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
15 mi Stadium & arenaMohegan Sun Arena
32 mi MuseumMarble House
4 mi MuseumMystic Seaport
32 mi MuseumThe ElmsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Mohegan Sun Arena: Bbjeter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Marble House: [email protected], Public domain · Mystic Seaport: Joethon, Public domain · The Elms: The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Stonington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stonington, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of Norwich23.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAquarion-MysticNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpStonington Transfer StationDrop-offTown site
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 hereStonington Town ClerkTown of Stonington; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2022
ZIP code0637806378 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 Stonington.
HealthA
More of Stonington’s adults had a checkup this year than in the typical Connecticut or U.S. town
86% of Stonington adults had a checkup this year, above both the Connecticut town median (81%) and the median of U.S. towns (79%). 4% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Stonington. Of the 155 Connecticut towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Stonington.
90%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Stonington | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 86% | 81% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Connecticut
16 better11 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Stonington | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.8% | 9.8% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4% | 10% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14% | 8.5% |
Westerly Hospital
4.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D−
Stonington’s typical home value is about $645K
The typical Stonington home is worth about $645,000, up 8.8% in a year, 44% above the Connecticut typical home. 62% of Stonington households own their home.
$645KZillow home value
| Stonington | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62% | 81% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,488 a month | $1,450 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Stonington$645K
Connecticut$447K
Market temperature
61
days on market
94.3%
sale-to-list price
+8.8%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyA−
Stonington reports less crime per resident than 77% of U.S. towns
The property crime rate in Stonington is 4.5 per 1,000 residents.
77%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Stonington | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.5 per 1,000 residents | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.2 per 1,000 residents | 0.4 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Stonington0.2
Connecticut1.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Stonington4.5
Connecticut11.6
U.S.15.5
77th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
85
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Stonington stands out in Connecticut and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Stonington’s July high is 81°F. Stonington has chilly winters and pleasant summers.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–41°
Spring40–57°
Summer62–79°
Fall47–63°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
With 0.9 jobs for every working resident, most of Stonington’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Stonington for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Stonington has added 58 jobs, to 322 in 2023. The top destinations are Groton (19%), Stonington (19%) and Westerly (8%).
3%work in town
| Stonington | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 11% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $109,000 | $109,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Stonington3%
Groton19%
Stonington19%
Westerly8%
New London6%
10 mi
median commute distance
322
jobs based in Stonington
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 94% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA
Stonington has set aside 5.5% of its land for conservation
0.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
5.5%conserved
| Stonington | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.5% | 14% | 4.3% |
5.5%
conserved · 26 of 474 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dodge Paddock / Beal Preserve | — | 4 |
| 2. Wadawanuck Square (Borough Open Space) | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stonington
19pages on Stonington
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Stonington
University of Connecticut-Avery PointUniversity or college · Public · Groton8.9 mi$18,140 in-state tuitionMitchell CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · New London10.4 mi$40,490 tuitionUnited States Coast Guard AcademyUniversity or college · Public · New London11.1 mi
About 4 of every 100 Stonington residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
Small town
1,017 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Famous people from Stonington
20 notable people were born in Stonington.
E
Edmund FanningAmerican explorer and sea captain · 1769–1841
About Stonington
Town in Connecticut, United States
Stonington is a town located on Long Island Sound in New London County, Connecticut. The municipal limits of the town include the borough of Stonington, the villages of Pawcatuck, Lords Point, and Wequetequock, and the eastern halves of the villages of Mystic and Old Mystic. Stonington is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population of the town was 18,335 at the 2020 census. The town is home to many restored homes and preserves its long nautical history.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1649
- Area
- 50 sq mi
- Elevation
- 75 ft
- ZIP code
- 06378
- Area code
- 860
Questions about Stonington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stonington, CT expensive?
Yes. That is 9.9 years of the area's median household income ($64,951 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.
What is Stonington, CT known for?
20 notable people were born here, including Nathaniel Palmer and Edmund Fanning.