The Town FilesCandlewood Shores, Connecticut
Community · population 665 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $421,300
- Household income
- $183,587
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 41.5
Candlewood Shores is a community of 665 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $421,300, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Connecticut towns.
How Candlewood Shores 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 Candlewood Shores is worth $421,300, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $183,587, which is more affordable than 99% of Connecticut towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Candlewood Shores | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $421,300 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | — | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $183,587 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 30.4% | — |
Who lives in Candlewood Shores
| People | Candlewood Shores | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.1% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 16.8% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in Candlewood Shores
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.3 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Candlewood Shores since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 21, 1951 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 11, 2026.
Towns near Candlewood Shores
- Candlewood Orchards, CT0.6 mi · 752 people · home $502,500
- Brookfield, CT2.3 mi · 17,528 people · home $479,700
- New Fairfield, CT2.5 mi · 13,579 people · home $484,800
- Inglenook, CT3.5 mi · 799 people · home $457,400
- Bigelow Corners, CT3.8 mi · 617 people · home $472,400
- Ball Pond, CT4.8 mi · 2,189 people · home $396,100
- Bridgewater, CT4.9 mi · 1,662 people · home $693,000
- Taylor Corners, CT5.2 mi · 645 people · home $500,000
Candlewood Shores questions
Is Candlewood Shores, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Candlewood Shores scores better for retirees than 33% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 49%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Candlewood Shores?
The median owner-occupied home in Candlewood Shores is valued at $421,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $183,587, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Candlewood Shores?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 49.3 inches of snow.
Does Candlewood Shores get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Candlewood Shores since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 21, 1951. 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)