Living in Wolcott, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wolcott · Census data 2020–2024
Wolcott has 16,279 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $110,850 (16% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $326,200, the median rent is $1,464/month.
Wolcott at a glance
- Population
- 16,279
- Median age
- 44.4State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $110,850State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $326,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,464/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Wolcott a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wolcott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wolcott the median home value is $326,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,464 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,287 a month in housing costs.
Wolcott median household income
The median household income in Wolcott is $110,850 and the income per person is $51,545. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Wolcott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,534
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.58
Wolcott demographics
- Population
- 16,279
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 6,248
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wolcott ›
Education in Wolcott
37% of adults 25 and older in Wolcott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wolcott
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Wolcott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott | 16,279 | $110,850 | $326,200 | $1,464 |
| Plantsville | 2,220 | $113,299 | $296,400 | $1,163 |
| Waterbury | 114,869 | $51,886 | $208,500 | $1,225 |
| Southington | 43,803 | $124,309 | $373,800 | $1,472 |
| Plymouth | 11,746 | $94,514 | $275,000 | $1,276 |
| Terryville | 5,461 | $72,813 | $243,800 | $1,271 |
| Bristol | 61,462 | $79,076 | $277,800 | $1,338 |
| Oakville | 9,276 | $95,515 | $280,500 | $1,414 |
| Prospect | 9,458 | $126,394 | $355,400 | $1,800 |
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What is the median household income in Wolcott, CT?
The median household income in Wolcott is $110,850, 16% 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 Wolcott?
The median home value in Wolcott is $326,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Wolcott?
The median gross rent in Wolcott is $1,464 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Wolcott, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Wolcott?
The median age in Wolcott is 44.4 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Wolcott?
The average commute to work in Wolcott is 30 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wolcott?
The unemployment rate in Wolcott is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wolcott?
37% of adults in Wolcott 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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