Why Live in Occum
Occum, a small rural neighborhood in Norwich, Connecticut, features a mix of midcentury ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, two-bedroom townhouses, and manufactured homes. Properties typically come with spacious backyards and attached garages, with some homes located along the Shetucket River, which can experience flooding after heavy rains. McKeon Park offers a walking path, basketball court, and playground, while the historic Occum Hydroelectric Plant and Dam are notable landmarks. Occum Park provides an undeveloped multi-use field. Dining options include Occum Pizza and JD’s Roadhouse, with big-box shopping available at Lisbon Landing, 5 miles away. The Annual Norwich Russian Festival at Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia church is a local highlight, featuring traditional foods and cultural activities. The village area of Occum is walkable and bike-friendly, while the western part is more car-dependent. Interstate 395 connects residents to Norwich and beyond, with SEAT buses providing local transit. The nearest Amtrak station is 20 miles south in New London, and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is 40 miles east. Backus Hospital is 5 miles away in Norwich. Schools in the area are part of the Norwich Public Schools District.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Occum a good place to live?
Occum is a good place to live. Occum is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $73,369 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Occum are home owners, with 27% of residents renting and 73% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Occum can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Occum neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Occum?
The median home price in Occum is $239,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $48,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $52K a year to afford the median home price in Occum. The average household income in Occum is $73K.
What are the best public schools in Occum?
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Home Trends in Occum, CT
On average, homes in Occum, Norwich sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Occum, Norwich over the last 12 months is $260,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$260,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$239,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%