Geography
Ansonia is a community in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
Cultural Attractions
Visit the General David Humphreys House, a museum dedicated to the Revolutionary War officer who later became the United States's first ambassador.
Recreation
Nearby Osbornedale State Park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and fishing. In the winter, residents snowshoe, ski, and ice skate.
Historical
Incorporated in 1889, Ansonia is named in honor of Anson G. Phelps, a merchant who brought much business to the area in the 1840s.
Economy
Large employers include Ansonia Copper & Brass and HMP Industries.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 18,494
- Population under 55:
- 72.5%
- Population over 55:
- 27.5%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- New York
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 79°F July High, 13°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $42,561
- Median home price:
- $174,500
- Average property tax:
- $5,594
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 9.6%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 16
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 39
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 31/2
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 79/5
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 7
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