Haddam is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 8,670 people and two associated neighborhoods, Haddam is the 108th largest community in Connecticut.
Housing costs in Haddam are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Connecticut.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 11.29% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Haddam is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Haddam’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Haddam, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.04 minutes every day commuting to work.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Haddam. 50.20% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Haddam in 2022 was $61,980, which is upper middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $247,920 for a family of four.
Haddam is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Haddam home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Haddam residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Haddam include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Haddam is English. Other important languages spoken here include Vietnamese and Other Indo-European.