The Town FilesRoxbury, Connecticut
Town · population 2,260 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $714,500
- Household income
- $123,864
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 54.7
Roxbury is a town of 2,260 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $714,500, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Connecticut towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 93% of Connecticut towns.
How Roxbury 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 Roxbury is worth $714,500, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $123,864, which is more affordable than 10% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,713 a month. 82.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roxbury | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $714,500 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,713 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $123,864 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 82.7% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.6% | — |
Who lives in Roxbury
| People | Roxbury | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.7 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.0% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.2% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.6% | — |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 36.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 93.8% |
Weather in Roxbury
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 46.8 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
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roxbury since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 24, 1962 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 75 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 2012.
Public schools in Roxbury
1 public school with 85 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booth Free School | K-5 | 85 | 10.6 |
Towns near Roxbury
- Bridgewater, CT4.2 mi · 1,662 people · home $693,000
- Woodbury, CT4.7 mi · 9,723 people · home $469,900
- Woodbury Center, CT4.8 mi · 1,335 people · home $442,500
- Heritage Village, CT5.8 mi · 5,091 people · home $243,100
- New Milford, CT5.8 mi · 7,160 people · home $331,900
- Southbury, CT6.5 mi · 19,879 people · home $411,600
- Washington, CT7.0 mi · 3,646 people · home $660,200
- Bethlehem, CT7.1 mi · 3,385 people · home $410,900
Roxbury questions
Is Roxbury, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roxbury scores better for retirees than 99% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 93%. 31.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.7).
How much does a house cost in Roxbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Roxbury is valued at $714,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,864, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,713 a month.
What is the weather like in Roxbury?
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 46.8 inches of snow.
Does Roxbury get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roxbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 24, 1962. 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)