Living in Torrington, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Torrington · Census data 2020–2024
Torrington has 35,547 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $70,856 (26% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $215,500, the median rent is $1,169/month.
Torrington at a glance
- Population
- 35,547
- Median age
- 42.9State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $70,856State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $215,500State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,169/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Torrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Torrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Torrington the median home value is $215,500, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,775 a month in housing costs.
Torrington median household income
The median household income in Torrington is $70,856 and the income per person is $39,031. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Torrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,874
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.26
Torrington demographics
- Population
- 35,547
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 15,396
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Torrington ›
Education in Torrington
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Torrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Torrington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Torrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington | 35,547 | $70,856 | $215,500 | $1,169 |
| Northwest Harwinton | 3,088 | $109,458 | $330,500 | $1,446 |
| Goshen | 3,196 | $152,093 | $482,400 | $1,250 |
| Harwinton | 5,575 | $129,643 | $352,100 | $1,504 |
| Winchester | 10,284 | $66,519 | $249,500 | $1,174 |
| Litchfield | 1,251 | $109,773 | $409,000 | $1,432 |
| New Hartford | 6,675 | $109,695 | $358,600 | $1,321 |
| Winsted | 6,977 | $64,871 | $218,900 | $1,183 |
| New Hartford Center | 1,373 | $76,853 | $190,300 | $1,192 |
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What is the median household income in Torrington, CT?
The median household income in Torrington is $70,856, 26% lower 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 Torrington?
The median home value in Torrington is $215,500, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Torrington?
The median gross rent in Torrington is $1,169 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Torrington, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Torrington?
The median age in Torrington is 42.9 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Torrington?
The average commute to work in Torrington is 25 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Torrington?
The unemployment rate in Torrington is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Torrington?
24.8% of adults in Torrington 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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