Living in Tolland, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tolland · Census data 2020–2024
Tolland has 540 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $106,250 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $355,700.
Tolland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tolland at a glance
- Population
- 540
- Median age
- 51.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $106,250State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $355,700State: $562,100
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Tolland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 37% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tolland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tolland the median home value is $355,700, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,864 a month in housing costs.
Tolland median household income
The median household income in Tolland is $106,250 and the income per person is $58,294. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Tolland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 528
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 55.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.32
55.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tolland has many vacation and second homes.
Tolland demographics
- Population
- 540
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 233
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tolland ›
Education in Tolland
39.3% of adults 25 and older in Tolland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tolland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.1%
Tolland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolland | 540 | $106,250 | $355,700 | — |
| Sandisfield | 994 | $91,111 | $360,300 | $1,250 |
| Granville | 1,846 | $84,375 | $356,300 | $1,292 |
| Colebrook | 1,494 | $111,250 | $342,800 | $1,333 |
| Blandford | 1,156 | $91,902 | $287,900 | $1,047 |
| Otis | 1,624 | $108,898 | $396,700 | $1,318 |
| Hartland | 1,840 | $113,375 | $350,700 | $1,819 |
| Riverton | 318 | $123,923 | $350,000 | — |
| Russell | 1,197 | $108,750 | $303,300 | $1,013 |
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What is the median household income in Tolland, MA?
The median household income in Tolland is $106,250, about the same as the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Tolland?
The median home value in Tolland is $355,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
Is Tolland, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 37% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Tolland?
The median age in Tolland is 51.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Tolland?
The average commute to work in Tolland is 38 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tolland?
The unemployment rate in Tolland is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tolland?
39.3% of adults in Tolland 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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