Apartments for rent in Broad Brook, CT

A small town in Connecticut, Broad Brook has a population of slightly less than 5,000. Young children account for a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. At an average age of just under 37, the town's residents are younger than most cities in Connecticut. Just 35% of residents rent in Broad Brook, as home ownership is common in the town. The average rent of $1,193 per month is roughly the same as the state average.

There are five primary industries in Broad Brook: healthcare, manufacturing, retail, public administration, and education. Together, these industries account for 32% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, making it the top career path in the town. Broad Brook workers bring in an average annual income of just over $86K, about $6,000 more than those elsewhere in Connecticut. Broad Brook's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the Connecticut average, Broad Brook has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (6%). Further, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Broad Brook residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes, quicker than the Connecticut average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (55%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.