Waterfront beach with colorful kayaks on racks and white Adirondack chairs beside a harbor.

Rowayton

41.0640° N, 73.4365° W

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Overview for Rowayton, CT

3,275 people live in Rowayton, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $146,183. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,275

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$146,183

Average individual Income

Around Rowayton, CT

There's plenty to do around Rowayton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

43
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
39
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rowayton Wine Shop, Rafferty Capital Market, and Brendan's 101.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.26 miles 3 reviews 3.7/5 stars
Dining 0.33 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.46 miles 38 reviews 3.6/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 0.5 miles 33 reviews 4/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 0.5 miles 332 reviews 4/5 stars
Dining 0.62 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rowayton, CT

Rowayton has 1,207 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rowayton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,275 people call Rowayton home. The population density is 5,673 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,275

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45 years

Median Age

51 / 49%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,207

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$146,183

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Rowayton, CT

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The following schools are within or nearby Rowayton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Neighborhood Gallery

Rowayton harbor marina with moored boats, a tall flagpole, and homes along the water.
Rowayton Farmer’s Market sign advertising its Friday hours, with a market map and orange flowers nearby.
Popcorn, soft pretzels, and assorted breads displayed on an outdoor table.
Outdoor market chalkboard promoting local lettuce, greens, herbs, pickles, and micros beside a table.
Waterfront lawn overlooking Rowayton homes, docks, and boats across the river.
Waterfront marina with moored boats, a tall crane, and a flower garden beside the inlet.
Rowayton waterfront with boats, shoreline homes, and two people watching from a grassy bank.
Rowayton marina filled with boats, with waterfront homes and trees along the shore.
White multi-story house with a wraparound porch, clipped hedges, and an arched garden gate.
Rowayton Market storefront on a neighborhood street, with parked cars and overhead utility wires.
Waterfront with colorful fishing buoys, a boat, and a large shore-side house.
Rowayton Library’s Tudor-style exterior, with stone walls and a book-return box by the entrance.
Rowayton Dog Park, with dogs in a grassy fenced enclosure and a wooden entrance gate.
Three dogs gather on a sunny grassy lawn, with trees and homes beyond a wooden fence.
Bell Island sign beside a fenced waterfront inlet.
Aerial view of Rowayton’s harbor, with sailboats among the coastal homes and beaches.
People jump from a seawall beside a waterfront dock lined with kayaks.
Rowayton Yacht Club sign on a shingled building beneath a brick chimney.
Aerial view of Rowayton harbor, with boats, waterfront homes, docks, and a tree-lined shore.
Aerial view of a harbor lined with homes, docks, and boats.
Rowayton waterfront homes line the shore beside small beaches and calm water.
Aerial view of Rowayton Harbor, with boats, docks, and waterfront buildings.
Aerial view of Rowayton waterfront homes, wooded shoreline, docks, and boats in the harbor.
Aerial view of Rowayton harbor, with boats in the marina and homes along the waterfront.
Aerial view of Rowayton’s waterfront homes, bridge, and boats along the peninsula.
Aerial view of Rowayton Harbor, with boats, waterfront homes, and the village center.
Aerial view of Rowayton harbor, with marina docks, boats, and waterfront homes.
Aerial view of Rowayton Harbor, with boats in the marina and waterfront buildings along the shore.
Coastal homes reflect on calm water at dusk, beyond a sandy beach.
Tudor-style cottage behind a hedge, with a rustic wooden gate and stone building beside it.
Light-colored home with curved gables behind a hedge and blooming hydrangeas.
Waterfront beach with colorful kayaks on racks and white Adirondack chairs beside a harbor.

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