Suffield 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, Suffield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of Suffield ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Suffield, 41.96% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Suffield in 2022 was $59,988, which is upper middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $239,952 for a family of four.
Suffield is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Suffield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Suffield residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Suffield include Irish, Italian, Polish, English, and German.
The most common language spoken in Suffield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
