Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 12 min5:19 am – 8:31 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 9 min7:16 am – 4:26 pm
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People1,031 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 59.0430 householdsMedian household income $121,250Median home value $1,026,800Median rent $1,199 a month81% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $6,589 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.4% unemployment rate56% of adults are in the labour force, 499 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, professional and business services 25%, hospitality, food and recreation 13%Average commute 28 minutes69% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 12% walk or cycle, 15% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages60% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher99% finished high school, 27% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 92%, Spanish 5%, French or Haitian Creole 2%, Arabic 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 85°F, lows 64°FColdest month January: highs 36°F, lows 21°F53 in of rain a year, on about 86 dayswettest month July49 in of snow a year, on about 27 days20 days above 90°F, 126 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Danbury station, 18 mi away
Nearby landmarksBell Hillpeak · under a milePlumb Hillpeak · under a mileWyant Pondlake · under a mileBantam Riverriver · 3.5 miZeiglers Pondlake · 2.4 miMarks Hollow Pointcape · 5.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMount Tom State Parkstate park · 3.8 miMount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reservestate park · 4.8 miLong Meadow Pondrecreation area · 4.2 mi · 120 acresLake Waramaug State Parkstate park · 6.8 miAbove All State Park Scenic Reservestate park · 7.2 miTown Beachrecreation area · 4.9 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes8 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.8 on 21 Oct 198150 mi away, near Madison Center, ConnecticutMost recent: magnitude 3.3 on 16 Jun 200040 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateNaugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsRiver flooding Relatively HighHurricane Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality81% of days had good air in 2025297 of 365 days measured59 moderate, 8 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 161main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Litchfield County monitors, CT
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription88% have cable, fibre or DSL0% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterRumsey Hall Schoolserves 398 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation929 ft283 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalWellspring Mental Health Center3.3 miPost officeWashington Green Post Office1.2 miTown hallBryan Memorial Town Hall1.7 miPoliceNew Milford Police Department7.0 miFire stationWashington Volunteer Fire Department2.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools1 elementary, 1 high, 1 otherSchoolThe Glenholme School1.2 miHighFrederick Gunn School1.2 miElementaryWashington Primary School1.6 miCollegeNaugatuck Valley Community College12.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportTweed New Haven Airport HVN33 miMajor airportBradley International Airport BDL37 miInterstateI-8412 miUS highwayUS 2024.0 miAmtrakMeriden, CT MDN26 miRailWaterburyMetro-North Railroad14 miCoachWaterbury, CT (Park & Ride lot at 709 Chase Pkwy)OurBus13 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 06793 ZIP area.
