Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Preston
Preston, CT Area Guide
A tranquil community in a rural locale
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Situated in southeastern Connecticut, Preston is a peaceful town in New London County. Spanning over 30 square miles, Preston is largely residential, aside from a few shops and restaurants located on main roads like Norwich-Westerly Road, Poquetanuck Road, and Shetucket Turnpike.
Preston is defined by its lush greenery, sprawling fields, and vast expanses of farmland, which all contribute to the town’s sense of tranquility. Residents enjoy access to numerous farms, corn mazes, and wineries, as well as the vibrant offerings of Downtown Norwich. Rentals in this area range from houses on large plots of land to modern apartments in the western region of the community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,777
Average: $113,274
Education
1,148
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,383
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Preston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
Public
Grades PK-5
311 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
125 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Veterans Memorial Rose Garden
- Mohegan Park
- Mashantucket Pequot Museum
- Mad Science of Southeastern Connecticut
- Leffingwell House Museum
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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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.