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Willimantic, CT
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Willimantic, CT
At a Glance
How Willimantic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willimantic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Willimantic a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Willimantic residents earn a median household income of $41,972 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,190. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willimantic is $180,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,043. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 32.2% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Willimantic reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 674/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Willimantic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willimantic has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.