Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Ashford
Ashford, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,186
Population
4,385
Renter Mix
24% Rent
State and national parks surround this small, forested town
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A quiet community in northeast Connecticut, Ashford is a rural reprieve for renters offering affordable housing, a tight-knit community, and a sense of seclusion from big-city living. Ashford is located about 32 miles west of Hartford, the nearest major city, making it easily commutable to nearby metropolitan areas. Ashford residents appreciate the small-town charm and laid-back lifestyle of this community.
Ashford is surrounded by dense forest and is bordered by the Natchaug State Forest, offering hiking and horse trails, fishing ponds, picnicking spots, and historic sites. Hiking is a major form of outdoor recreation for Ashford residents due to the city’s abundance of scenic wooded trails. For even more outdoor adventure, check out Nipmuck State Forest, a 9,000-acre park with 30 miles of forested trails, camping areas, and more! Interstate 84 sits near the north end of town, so commuting is simple in Ashford, Connecticut.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,967
Average: $122,964
Education
1,284
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,040
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ashford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashford, CT is $1,186 for one bedroom, $1,513 for two bedrooms, and $1,852 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashford has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,186/month
664 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
367 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
367 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Nipmuck State Forest
- Natchaug State Forest
- Bigelow Hollow State Park
- Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
- Connecticut Audubon Center at Trail Wood
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.