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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$378,900
34% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
7% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.8%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
666
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$378,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$539,763
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.8%
Owner-Occupied
28.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,955/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,415/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,824/mo
Census median rent:
$1,246/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
71.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $378,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $539,763 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,246 |
| FMR Studio | $1,351 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,590 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,955 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,415 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,824 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 666 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |