Senior Living in Durham, Connecticut

Top zip codes in Durham, CT: 06422

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Durham scores higher than the Connecticut average of 75.
Durham scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 7 hospitals within close range of the city, including Middlesex Hospital, Riverview Hospital For Child, and Connecticut Valley Hospital.
There are 85 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Twin Maples Healthcare, Apple Rehab Middletown, and Connecticut Baptist Homes.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 279 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
There are 105 golf courses in or around the city, including Indian Springs Golf Club, Jones Course at Lyman Orchards Golf Club, and Miner Hills Family Golf, LLC.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Wadsworth falls State Park., Chatfield Hollow State Park, and Cockaponset State Forest.
There are 136 churches in or near the city, including United Churches of Durham, United Churches of Durham, and Notre Dame Church-Durham.
There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 134 grocery stores within the city.
There are 6 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 104 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 5.02% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.45% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.85%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Connecticut has an average state income tax of 3.20%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $120,631, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $106,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $41,465, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $66,900 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $160,600 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $21,008 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $49,764 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.04%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Durham receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Durham has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
This city has above average water quality.
Durham has a sparse population density of 312.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Durham have a long daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Durham has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.43%.