Haddam is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 8,773 people and two associated neighborhoods, Haddam is the 108th largest community in Connecticut. Housing costs in Haddam are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Connecticut.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Haddam is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Haddam is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Haddam who work in management occupations (15.08%), healthcare (9.17%), and office and administrative support (8.01%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 11.50% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Haddam is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Haddam’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. In Haddam, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.46 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Haddam is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.30% of adults in Haddam have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Haddam in 2022 was $56,899, which is middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $227,596 for a family of four. Haddam is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Haddam home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Haddam residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Haddam include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Haddam is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.
