Living in Willington, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willington · Census data 2020–2024
Willington has 5,575 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $91,114 (5% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $305,800, the median rent is $1,357/month.
Willington at a glance
- Population
- 5,575
- Median age
- 37.5State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $91,114State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $305,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,357/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Willington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willington the median home value is $305,800, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,357 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,872 a month in housing costs.
Willington median household income
The median household income in Willington is $91,114 and the income per person is $51,029. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Willington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,717
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.11
Willington demographics
- Population
- 5,575
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 2,627
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willington ›
Education in Willington
33.2% of adults 25 and older in Willington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Willington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington | 5,575 | $91,114 | $305,800 | $1,357 |
| Ashford | 4,226 | $121,926 | $334,800 | $1,246 |
| Lake Chaffee | 235 | $104,375 | $260,700 | — |
| Tolland | 14,606 | $133,264 | $365,500 | $1,680 |
| Stafford Springs | 4,649 | $59,028 | $230,300 | $1,060 |
| Storrs | 15,207 | $37,839 | $325,100 | $1,678 |
| Stafford | 11,511 | $93,235 | $263,800 | $1,086 |
| Crystal Lake | 2,024 | $143,882 | $361,800 | — |
| Mansfield | 25,358 | $72,393 | $335,400 | $1,602 |
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What is the median household income in Willington, CT?
The median household income in Willington is $91,114, 5% 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 Willington?
The median home value in Willington is $305,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Willington?
The median gross rent in Willington is $1,357 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Willington, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Willington?
The median age in Willington is 37.5 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Willington?
The average commute to work in Willington is 26 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willington?
The unemployment rate in Willington is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willington?
33.2% of adults in Willington 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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