Living in Barkhamsted, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barkhamsted · Census data 2020–2024
Barkhamsted has 3,678 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $123,544 (29% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $368,000, the median rent is $1,164/month.
Barkhamsted at a glance
- Population
- 3,678
- Median age
- 50.2State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $123,544State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $368,000State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,164/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Barkhamsted a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barkhamsted
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barkhamsted the median home value is $368,000, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,121 a month in housing costs.
Barkhamsted median household income
The median household income in Barkhamsted is $123,544 and the income per person is $57,600. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Barkhamsted: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,527
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.51
Barkhamsted demographics
- Population
- 3,678
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 1,460
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barkhamsted ›
Education in Barkhamsted
54.3% of adults 25 and older in Barkhamsted have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barkhamsted
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Barkhamsted vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkhamsted | 3,678 | $123,544 | $368,000 | $1,164 |
| Pleasant Valley | 219 | $76,991 | $367,700 | $997 |
| Riverton | 318 | $123,923 | $350,000 | — |
| New Hartford Center | 1,373 | $76,853 | $190,300 | $1,192 |
| Hartland | 1,840 | $113,375 | $350,700 | $1,819 |
| Winsted | 6,977 | $64,871 | $218,900 | $1,183 |
| Canton | 10,144 | $117,991 | $395,300 | $1,403 |
| New Hartford | 6,675 | $109,695 | $358,600 | $1,321 |
| Colebrook | 1,494 | $111,250 | $342,800 | $1,333 |
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What is the median household income in Barkhamsted, CT?
The median household income in Barkhamsted is $123,544, 29% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barkhamsted?
The median home value in Barkhamsted is $368,000, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Barkhamsted?
The median gross rent in Barkhamsted is $1,164 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Barkhamsted, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Barkhamsted?
The median age in Barkhamsted is 50.2 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Barkhamsted?
The average commute to work in Barkhamsted is 28 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barkhamsted?
The unemployment rate in Barkhamsted is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barkhamsted?
54.3% of adults in Barkhamsted have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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