Trumbull, Connecticut
Town · population 36,827 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $547,300
- Household income
- $163,073
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 41.7
Trumbull is a town of 36,827 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $547,300, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 84% of Connecticut towns, more upscale than 81% of Connecticut towns, better for families than 71% of Connecticut towns.
How Trumbull 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 Trumbull is worth $547,300, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $163,073, which is more affordable than 60% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $2,266 a month. 89.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trumbull | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $547,300 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $2,266 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $163,073 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 89.7% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Trumbull
| People | Trumbull | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.1% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.6% | — |
| Work from home | 22.5% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 33.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 93.8% |
Weather in Trumbull
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 52.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.6 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trumbull since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 24, 2010 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 24, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 4, 2010.
Public schools in Trumbull
9 public schools with 6,636 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull High School | 9-12 | 2,155 | 14.8 |
| Madison Middle School | 6-8 | 821 | 13.7 |
| Hillcrest Middle School | 6-8 | 770 | 13.3 |
| Booth Hill School | K-5 | 520 | 14.9 |
| Daniels Farm School | K-5 | 514 | 16.1 |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | K-5 | 493 | 11.7 |
| Middlebrook School | K-5 | 481 | 12.7 |
| Jane Ryan School | K-5 | 463 | 14.9 |
| Tashua School | K-5 | 419 | 15.0 |
Towns near Trumbull
- Daniels Farm, CT0.3 mi · 6,150 people · home $619,900
- Long Hill, CT1.0 mi · 8,039 people · home $487,800
- Tashua, CT2.2 mi · 3,857 people · home $680,200
- Trumbull Center, CT2.6 mi · 9,746 people · home $486,000
- Shelton, CT4.4 mi · 40,869 people · home $452,600
- Stepney, CT4.6 mi · 4,280 people · home $475,800
- Monroe, CT4.6 mi · 18,825 people · home $503,200
- Easton, CT4.6 mi · 7,605 people · home $783,100
Trumbull questions
Is Trumbull, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trumbull scores better for retirees than 15% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 32%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Trumbull?
The median owner-occupied home in Trumbull is valued at $547,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $163,073, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $2,266 a month.
What is the weather like in Trumbull?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.0 inches of precipitation a year and 33.6 inches of snow.
Does Trumbull get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trumbull since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 24, 2010. 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)