How old are the homes in Somers (community), CT?
52.3% (±15.3 points) of the homes in Somers (community), CT were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.3% were built before 1940.
8.8% were built in 2010 or later.
Figures last updated on .
- Built before 1980
- 52.3% (±15.3 points)
- Built before 1940
- 6.3%
- Built 2010 or later
- 8.8%
When the homes in Somers (community) were built
| Year built | Somers (community) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% (±4.4 points) | 4.3% | 4.5% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 26.6% (±15.7 points) | 6.3% | 7.1% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2.8% (±3.3 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.6% (±6.0 points) | 13.0% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 11.2% (±7.6 points) | 13.2% | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 19.3% (±7.9 points) | 14.3% | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.9% (±7.7 points) | 15.9% | 14.1% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.6% (±2.9 points) | 6.8% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.3% (±6.8 points) | 18.2% | 20.2% | 11.7% |
In Somers (community), the share of homes built before 1980 is lower than in Capitol Planning Region (68.4%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (67.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Somers (community) ranks 25 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.
Statewide, it ranks 116 of 132.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint
Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.
Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).
A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).
Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.
The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (41.1%) and the share built before 1980 (52.3%).
- 40 CFR part 745: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
- 24 CFR part 35: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
Homes built before 1980 in places near Somers (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes built before 1980 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers (community) | — | 52.3% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Hazardville | 4.5 mi | 78.3% (±12.3 points) | Higher |
| Crystal Lake | 5.2 mi | 56.4% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellington | 5.4 mi | 47.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Longmeadow | 5.6 mi | 61.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampden | 5.7 mi | 71.7% (±11.1 points) | Higher |
| Enfield | 5.7 mi | 73.5% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
| Sherwood Manor | 6.4 mi | 72.7% (±10.4 points) | Higher |
| Southwood Acres | 6.9 mi | 80.2% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hazardville, CT (78.3%), Hampden, MA (71.7%), Enfield, CT (73.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes built before 1980 across Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Stafford Springs | 68.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 20 | South Coventry | 67.2% (±34.9 points) |
| 21 | Glastonbury Center | 64.4% (±11.0 points) |
| 22 | Simsbury Center | 61.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 23 | Weatogue | 60.7% (±14.7 points) |
| 24 | Crystal Lake | 56.4% (±19.1 points) |
| 25 | Somers (community) | 52.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 26 | Collinsville | 51.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 27 | Suffield Depot | 49.6% (±18.4 points) |
| 28 | Broad Brook | 48.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 29 | Storrs | 43.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 30 | Plantsville | 41.6% (±16.4 points) |
| 31 | North Granby | 31.3% (±19.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Somers (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Somers, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Somers (community)
How old are most homes in Somers (community)?
52.3% of homes in Somers (community), CT were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Do homes in Somers (community) need a lead paint disclosure?
A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 41.1% and 52.3% of homes in Somers (community) were built before then.
Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Somers (community)?
Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM
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