Litchfield, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,274 Population 930/sq mi density
$107,024 Median Income $58,325 per capita
$378,900 Home Value $539,763 Zillow
$1,246 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$107,024 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$378,900 home value, $1,246/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Litchfield, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,024
42% above
$58,325 per capita
Home Value
$378,900
34% above
Zillow: $539,763
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
7% above
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
92% above
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Litchfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Litchfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
134%
Rent
107%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
192%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Litchfield a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Litchfield residents earn a median household income of $107,024 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,325. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,670 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Litchfield is $378,900 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $539,763. Median rent is $1,246/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

64.8% of adults in Litchfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Litchfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,274
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,024
Per Capita$58,325
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$6,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$378,900
Rent$1,246
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$539,763
Housing Units666
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation1,074 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+38.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
EV Stations17
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Litchfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.