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Higganum
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    Higganum

    #1 in Best Places to Live in Middlesex County
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      Overall Grade
    • 10 reviews
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        A minus
      4. Nightlife
        C+
      5. Good for Families
        A+
      6. Diversity
        B minus
      7. Jobs
        A
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        B+
      10. Health & Fitness
        B+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B minus
      Higganum is a with a population of 1,833. Higganum is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Higganum offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Higganum and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Higganum are highly rated.
      Population
      1,833
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $351,300
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $760
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        15%
      • Own
        85%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        11%
      • 18-24 years
        0%
      • 25-34 years
        7%
      • 35-44 years
        22%
      • 45-54 years
        18%
      • 55-64 years
        13%
      • 65+ years
        16%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        33%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        31%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        22%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        13%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        2%
        11%
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      Jobs
      A
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $121,736
      National
      $69,021
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