Living in Glastonbury, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glastonbury · Census data 2020–2024
Glastonbury has 35,293 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $157,192 (64% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $445,200, the median rent is $1,700/month.
Glastonbury at a glance
- Population
- 35,293
- Median age
- 43.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $157,192State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $445,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,700/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Glastonbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Glastonbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glastonbury the median home value is $445,200, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,700 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,915 a month in housing costs.
Glastonbury median household income
The median household income in Glastonbury is $157,192 and the income per person is $77,427. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Glastonbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,606
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.45
Glastonbury demographics
- Population
- 35,293
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 14,276
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glastonbury ›
Education in Glastonbury
68.6% of adults 25 and older in Glastonbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 33.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glastonbury
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Glastonbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury | 35,293 | $157,192 | $445,200 | $1,700 |
| Glastonbury Center | 7,266 | $107,357 | $373,300 | $1,697 |
| East Hartford | 50,918 | $70,778 | $229,700 | $1,225 |
| Terramuggus | 968 | $141,923 | $366,400 | — |
| Manchester | 59,635 | $86,840 | $247,100 | $1,519 |
| Wethersfield | 27,250 | $126,806 | $324,600 | $1,370 |
| Rocky Hill | 20,880 | $99,941 | $337,300 | $1,783 |
| Marlborough | 6,130 | $142,105 | $379,100 | $1,333 |
| Portland | 9,434 | $118,929 | $337,400 | $1,129 |
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What is the median household income in Glastonbury, CT?
The median household income in Glastonbury is $157,192, 64% 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 Glastonbury?
The median home value in Glastonbury is $445,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Glastonbury?
The median gross rent in Glastonbury is $1,700 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Glastonbury, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Glastonbury?
The median age in Glastonbury is 43.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Glastonbury?
The average commute to work in Glastonbury is 24 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glastonbury?
The unemployment rate in Glastonbury is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glastonbury?
68.6% of adults in Glastonbury 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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