Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Seymour, CT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,368
Population
16,829
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A tranquil community in western New Haven County
Historic
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Lush
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Picturesque
Nestled about 11 miles northwest of New Haven, Seymour is a tranquil community with a small-town atmosphere wrapped in natural beauty. Seymour’s historic character is evident throughout the community, from its vintage homes to its downtown area centered on Bank Street and Columbus Street.
Seymour’s close-knit community frequently gathers downtown, where there are plenty of shops, cafes, eateries, and theaters to explore. The community also comes together at many of the area parks, including French Memorial Park, Naugatuck State Forest, and Osbornedale State Park, in addition to the Naugatuck and Housatonic rivers. The Ansonia-Derby-Shelton Expressway connects Seymour to the rest of New Haven County and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,164
Average: $115,702
Education
4,245
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,573
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seymour has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Seymour, CT is $1,158 for a studio, $1,368 for one bedroom, and $1,620 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seymour has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,368/month
715 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seymour, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Chatfield Lopresti Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
581 Students
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
480 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
608 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Osbornedale State Park
- Kellogg Environmental Center
- Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center
- Indian Well State Park
- Birchbank Mountain
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.