Living in Northwest Harwinton, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northwest Harwinton · Census data 2020–2024
Northwest Harwinton has 3,088 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $109,458 (14% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $330,500, the median rent is $1,446/month.
Northwest Harwinton at a glance
- Population
- 3,088
- Median age
- 46State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $109,458State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $330,500State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,446/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Northwest Harwinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northwest Harwinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northwest Harwinton the median home value is $330,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,898 a month in housing costs.
Northwest Harwinton median household income
The median household income in Northwest Harwinton is $109,458 and the income per person is $54,067. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Northwest Harwinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,378
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.34
Northwest Harwinton demographics
- Population
- 3,088
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 1,312
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northwest Harwinton ›
Education in Northwest Harwinton
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Northwest Harwinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northwest Harwinton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Northwest Harwinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harwinton | 3,088 | $109,458 | $330,500 | $1,446 |
| Harwinton | 5,575 | $129,643 | $352,100 | $1,504 |
| Torrington | 35,547 | $70,856 | $215,500 | $1,169 |
| Litchfield | 1,251 | $109,773 | $409,000 | $1,432 |
| New Hartford | 6,675 | $109,695 | $358,600 | $1,321 |
| Burlington | 9,680 | $165,120 | $418,700 | $1,427 |
| Thomaston | 7,492 | $103,218 | $282,600 | $1,037 |
| Terryville | 5,461 | $72,813 | $243,800 | $1,271 |
| Plymouth | 11,746 | $94,514 | $275,000 | $1,276 |
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What is the median household income in Northwest Harwinton, CT?
The median household income in Northwest Harwinton is $109,458, 14% 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 Northwest Harwinton?
The median home value in Northwest Harwinton is $330,500, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Northwest Harwinton?
The median gross rent in Northwest Harwinton is $1,446 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Northwest Harwinton, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Northwest Harwinton?
The median age in Northwest Harwinton is 46 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Northwest Harwinton?
The average commute to work in Northwest Harwinton is 31 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northwest Harwinton?
The unemployment rate in Northwest Harwinton is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northwest Harwinton?
39.7% of adults in Northwest 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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