The Town FilesNorth Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut
Community · population 1,464 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $284,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 51.2
North Grosvenor Dale is a community of 1,464 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $284,400, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks quieter than 88% of Connecticut towns, easier by car than 85% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 72% of Connecticut towns.
How North Grosvenor Dale 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 North Grosvenor Dale is worth $284,400, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Median rent is $413 a month. 72.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Grosvenor Dale | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,400 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $413 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | — | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.6% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Grosvenor Dale
| People | North Grosvenor Dale | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in North Grosvenor Dale
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 50.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.5 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Grosvenor Dale since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 1, 2011 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 19, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 8, 2024.
Public schools in North Grosvenor Dale
3 public schools with 866 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary R. Fisher Elementary School | PK-4 | 381 | 11.9 |
| Thompson Middle School | 5-8 | 270 | 11.7 |
| Tourtellotte Memorial High School | 9-12 | 215 | 11.3 |
Towns near North Grosvenor Dale
- Thompson, CT1.9 mi · 9,189 people · home $291,900
- Quinebaug, CT2.1 mi · 1,114 people · home $237,800
- Mechanicsville, CT2.6 mi · 540 people · home $242,900
- Webster, MA4.4 mi · 12,194 people · home $333,100
- South Woodstock, CT4.7 mi · 1,493 people · home $247,600
- Putnam, CT4.8 mi · 7,065 people · home $245,100
- Dudley, MA4.9 mi · 11,921 people · home $392,600
- Webster, MA5.1 mi · 17,776 people · home $361,500
North Grosvenor Dale questions
Is North Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Grosvenor Dale scores better for retirees than 72% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 88%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.2).
How much does a house cost in North Grosvenor Dale?
The median owner-occupied home in North Grosvenor Dale is valued at $284,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is $413 a month.
What is the weather like in North Grosvenor Dale?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.1 inches of precipitation a year and 38.5 inches of snow.
Does North Grosvenor Dale get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Grosvenor Dale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2011. 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)