Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Beacon Falls
Beacon Falls, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,868
Population
7,074
Renter Mix
21% Rent
A centrally located suburb in Naugatuck State Forest
Affordable
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Wooded
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Outdoors
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Accessible
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Commuter
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Public Transit
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Beacon Falls is nestled in the dense woodlands of suburban Connecticut, offering easy commutes into Middletown, Waterbury, New Haven, and Hartford. Naugatuck River flows through this centrally located suburb, home to a portion of Naugatuck State Forest. This expansive state park offers fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing opportunities — not to mention sweeping views of the woods and mountains beyond. Beach Hills offers easy access to major roadways and also provides access to a local MTA station for simple commutes. Although residents feel secluded in their wooded, affordable suburb, they can easily travel to nearby attractions like the sandy banks of the Long Island Sound and New York City.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,645
Average: $121,659
Education
2,558
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,833
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Beacon Falls has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Beacon Falls, CT is $1,715 for a studio, $1,868 for one bedroom, $2,024 for two bedrooms, and $2,699 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Beacon Falls has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,868/month
704 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,080/month
1,350 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
606 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Hop Brook Lake
- Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center
- Southford Falls State Park
- Osbornedale State Park
- West Rock Ridge State Park
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.