Living in Cromwell, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cromwell · Census data 2020–2024
Cromwell has 14,334 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $110,596 (15% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $325,200, the median rent is $1,628/month.
Cromwell at a glance
- Population
- 14,334
- Median age
- 43.5State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $110,596State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $325,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,628/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Cromwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cromwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cromwell the median home value is $325,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,628 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,173 a month in housing costs.
Cromwell median household income
The median household income in Cromwell is $110,596 and the income per person is $58,875. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Cromwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,181
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.41
Cromwell demographics
- Population
- 14,334
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 5,763
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cromwell ›
Education in Cromwell
49.2% of adults 25 and older in Cromwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cromwell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Cromwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell | 14,334 | $110,596 | $325,200 | $1,628 |
| Rocky Hill | 20,880 | $99,941 | $337,300 | $1,783 |
| Portland | 9,434 | $118,929 | $337,400 | $1,129 |
| Middletown | 47,958 | $79,438 | $295,300 | $1,446 |
| Kensington | 9,962 | $109,447 | $330,400 | $1,351 |
| Wethersfield | 27,250 | $126,806 | $324,600 | $1,370 |
| Newington | 30,896 | $102,884 | $310,400 | $1,524 |
| Berlin | 20,361 | $113,598 | $374,600 | $1,402 |
| Glastonbury Center | 7,266 | $107,357 | $373,300 | $1,697 |
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What is the median household income in Cromwell, CT?
The median household income in Cromwell is $110,596, 15% 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 Cromwell?
The median home value in Cromwell is $325,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Cromwell?
The median gross rent in Cromwell is $1,628 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Cromwell, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Cromwell?
The median age in Cromwell is 43.5 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Cromwell?
The average commute to work in Cromwell is 24 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cromwell?
The unemployment rate in Cromwell is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cromwell?
49.2% of adults in Cromwell 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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