The Town FilesBozrah, Connecticut
Town · population 2,429 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $311,200
- Household income
- $108,516
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 46.4
Bozrah is a town of 2,429 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $311,200, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 97% of Connecticut towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Connecticut towns.
- #4 in The 11 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Connecticut
- #11 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Connecticut
- #15 in 25 Small Towns in Connecticut With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #16 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Connecticut
- #23 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Connecticut
How Bozrah ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bozrah is worth $311,200, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $108,516, which is more affordable than 84% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,426 a month. 87.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bozrah | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,200 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,426 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $108,516 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 87.4% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Bozrah
| People | Bozrah | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 93.8% |
Weather in Bozrah
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 52.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bozrah since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 16, 2002 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 16, 2002.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 3, 2013.
Public schools in Bozrah
1 public school with 167 students, about 8.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fields Memorial School | PK-8 | 167 | 8.8 |
Towns near Bozrah
- Norwich, CT4.4 mi · 40,125 people · home $242,300
- Franklin, CT5.5 mi · 1,863 people · home $326,200
- Montville, CT5.7 mi · 18,387 people · home $285,600
- Salem, CT5.8 mi · 4,213 people · home $403,600
- Baltic, CT6.6 mi · 1,186 people · home $196,200
- Lebanon, CT6.9 mi · 7,142 people · home $345,900
- Oxoboxo River, CT7.4 mi · 2,955 people · home $246,200
- Sprague, CT8.0 mi · 2,967 people · home $273,500
Bozrah questions
Is Bozrah, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bozrah scores better for retirees than 63% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 97%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Bozrah?
The median owner-occupied home in Bozrah is valued at $311,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,516, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,426 a month.
What is the weather like in Bozrah?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.2 inches of precipitation a year and 27.8 inches of snow.
Does Bozrah get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bozrah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 16, 2002. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)