Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 16,046, incorporated in 1682.
Suffield grades A− overall, 37th of 151 graded towns in Connecticut, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It reports less crime per resident than 89% of U.S. towns and residents are healthier than 86% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $119K. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $498K for a typical one and 5.2 times the Hartford metro’s $95K median household income. Its National Register listings include Hatheway House and Enfield Canal. Only 4 of the 90 Connecticut towns we compare have a lower violent offense rate than Suffield. The biggest place to walk is Suffield Wildlife Management Area, 254 acres with 3.1 miles of trail.
Where Suffield beats most towns.
Hatheway House| Widest gap | Suffield | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.2% | 9.8% |
Census counts: 2,962 in 1850, 15,752 in 2020. The archive holds 17 old photos and papers going back to 1762 and 7 maps from 1892 on.
12 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Connecticut), ordered by how far Suffield is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Suffield. Close and well known come first.
9 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
4 mi Theme parkSix Flags New England
16 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank Arena
17 mi Stadium & arenaPratt & Whitney Stadium
28 mi Theme parkLake Compounce
32 mi LakeQuabbin ReservoirSpringfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain · PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5 · Pratt & Whitney Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Compounce: Wildcat1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Suffield, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Suffield.
Suffield reports less crime than Granby or any other graded neighbor, has better schools than East Granby or any other neighbor and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in Connecticut.
That grade tops all 3 graded towns on its borders; Granby (A) comes closest. Reported crimes fell from 109 to 48 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Only 6 of the 90 Connecticut towns we compare have a lower property offense rate than Suffield.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Its A− is the best School Grade on its borders; East Granby (B+) is next.
Below: Three of its 5 schools, each with why it was picked. The largest public high school is Suffield High School, with 641 students. Public schools: the Suffield School District.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAlister Intermediate SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 | 472 | B |
| Suffield High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 641 | B+ |
| Suffield Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 443 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CT on state tests and graduation
Within Connecticut it is less healthy than 59% of the 154 graded towns: Connecticut sets a high bar. Its widest gap with Connecticut is tooth loss: 6.2% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 9.8% statewide.
Suffield: 30% of adults have obesity, near the Connecticut town median (30%) and below the median of U.S. towns (35%). Among 154 Connecticut towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who binge drink than Suffield. For adults in the town, the share who had a checkup this year is 82%.
| Suffield | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 81% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 12% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 9.7% | 14% |
| What stands out | Suffield | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.2% | 9.8% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Among workers in Suffield, 18% work remotely from home. Commuting out is the norm here: 10% of working residents work locally. Suffield: 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below both Connecticut’s towns (5.8%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Hartford (10%), Springfield (8%) and Windsor (7%).
| Suffield | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,000 | $109,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 18% | 15% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A winter brings about 52 inches of snow, with January nights at 18° and July afternoons at 85°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
For Suffield, the density of trails is 0.9 miles per square mile. In 26 parks and preserves, walkers have 37 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sunrise Park | 3.5 mi | 141 |
| 2. Suffield Wildlife Management Area | 3.1 mi | 254 |
| 3. Lewis Farm Bird Sanctuary | 3 mi | 83 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Suffield’s risk rating from FEMA stands at 64 of 100. FEMA puts 81% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 6% to hurricanes. 4 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 2011.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Suffield, 40% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (39% statewide); children under 18 are 16% of residents (20% statewide). For Suffield, the median age is 44.5 years.
| Suffield | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 19% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 45% | 29% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | 44.4 years | 40.5 years |
44% women, 56% men
About 127 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.7 points). Across Connecticut, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Suffield | CT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.7% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.6% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11% | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.4% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.7% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.5% | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.1% | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.2% | 19.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 5.9% in value. Suffield: 87% of households live in a home they own. In Suffield, the median rent is $1,424 a month.
| Suffield | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 81% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,424 a month | $1,451 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 51% | 50% | 48% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
10 within 15 miles of the center of Suffield
About 4 of every 100 Suffield residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
Where Suffield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 places in Suffield on the National Register of Historic Places.
24 notable people were born in Suffield.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Suffield is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region, and located in the Connecticut River Valley. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,752. The town center is a census-designated place listed as Suffield Depot. Bordering Massachusetts, Suffield is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts NECTA. It was once within the boundaries of Massachusetts.
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8 towns share a border with Suffield.
| Town | CT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield | #37 | A− | C | A | A− | A |
| East Granby | #25 | A− | C | — | B+ | A |
| Enfield | #118 | C+ | C | C+ | C | B+ |
| Windsor Locks | #94 | B− | C+ | B | C | B+ |
| Thompsonville | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Granby | #16 | A | C | A | B+ | A |
East Granby reports no FBI crime data of its own. Thompsonville isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Suffield with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
By most measures, yes. Suffield grades A− overall, better than 80% of U.S. towns and #37 of 151 in Connecticut. It grades A for health, A for safety and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Yes, by national standards. Suffield reports less crime per resident than 89% of U.S. towns, an A Safety Grade: 1 violent and 47 property crimes in 2025.
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
24 notable people were born here, including Sylvester Graham and Eliphalet Remington.
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