Willimantic, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,774 Population 3,279/sq mi density
$41,972 Median Income $23,190 per capita
$180,600 Home Value $277,344 Zillow
$1,060 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
179 Violent Crime/100K 821 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$41,972 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Willimantic, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,972
44% below
$23,190 per capita
Home Value
$180,600
36% below
Zillow: $277,344
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
9% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
53% below
821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
64%
Rent
91%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
228%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willimantic a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.2% (128% 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 $277,344. 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 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 821/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,774
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density3,279/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,972
Per Capita$23,190
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$24,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356

Housing

A
Home Value$180,600
Rent$1,060
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$277,344
Housing Units6,879
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent179/100K
Property821/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation354 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.8%
EV Stations5
Libraries23

Did You Know?

The median home in Willimantic was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.