Suffield is a medium-sized town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 15,731 people and five associated neighborhoods, Suffield is the 73rd largest community in Connecticut.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Suffield is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Suffield is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Suffield who work in management occupations (13.11%), office and administrative support (11.84%), and business and financial occupations (11.63%). Also of interest is that Suffield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Suffield telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.35% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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. Suffield 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, Suffield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.Suffield is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.96% of adults in Suffield have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Suffield in 2022 was $59,988, which is upper middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $239,952 for a family of four. Suffield is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Suffield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Suffield residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Suffield include Irish, Italian, Polish, English, and German. The most common language spoken in Suffield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
