Living in Harwinton, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harwinton · Census data 2020–2024
Harwinton has 5,575 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $129,643 (35% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $352,100, the median rent is $1,504/month.
Harwinton at a glance
- Population
- 5,575
- Median age
- 46.1State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $129,643State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $352,100State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,504/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Harwinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harwinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harwinton the median home value is $352,100, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,504 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,013 a month in housing costs.
Harwinton median household income
The median household income in Harwinton is $129,643 and the income per person is $57,477. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Harwinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,273
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.58
Harwinton demographics
- Population
- 5,575
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 2,146
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harwinton ›
Education in Harwinton
40.3% of adults 25 and older in Harwinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harwinton
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Harwinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwinton | 5,575 | $129,643 | $352,100 | $1,504 |
| Northwest Harwinton | 3,088 | $109,458 | $330,500 | $1,446 |
| Burlington | 9,680 | $165,120 | $418,700 | $1,427 |
| Torrington | 35,547 | $70,856 | $215,500 | $1,169 |
| New Hartford | 6,675 | $109,695 | $358,600 | $1,321 |
| Terryville | 5,461 | $72,813 | $243,800 | $1,271 |
| Litchfield | 1,251 | $109,773 | $409,000 | $1,432 |
| Plymouth | 11,746 | $94,514 | $275,000 | $1,276 |
| Thomaston | 7,492 | $103,218 | $282,600 | $1,037 |
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What is the median household income in Harwinton, CT?
The median household income in Harwinton is $129,643, 35% 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 Harwinton?
The median home value in Harwinton is $352,100, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Harwinton?
The median gross rent in Harwinton is $1,504 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Harwinton, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Harwinton?
The median age in Harwinton is 46.1 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Harwinton?
The average commute to work in Harwinton is 26 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harwinton?
The unemployment rate in Harwinton is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harwinton?
40.3% of adults in Harwinton 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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