Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Barkhamsted
Barkhamsted, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$868
Population
3,551
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A sleepy rural setting for an incredible Connecticut town
Rural
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Lake
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Mountains
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Wooded
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Nature
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Hiking
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Quiet
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Barkhamsted is a northern Connecticut town that’s split by the reservoir with the same name. Only 16 miles south of the Massachusetts state line, Barkhamsted provides a quiet, laidback setting with an emphasis on the natural beauty of the surrounding elements. Most of the town is densely wooded, with winding roads that hide houses and apartments that are few and far between. There’s a greater concentration of residential developments in the southwest corner of Barkhamsted, but if you’re looking for a bustling locale full of restaurants and shopping centers, you won’t find it here. Locals gather in and around the reservoir during the warmer months, and at Ski Sundown in the colder months. There are miles of hiking trails and wildlife areas to enjoy all year round. Hartford is just a 35-minute drive to the east should the buzz of the city call your name.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,725
Average: $141,367
Education
1,291
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,957
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Barkhamsted has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Barkhamsted, CT is $868 for one bedroom, and $1,060 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barkhamsted has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$868/month
424 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Barkhamsted, CT is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
184 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Peoples State Forest
- Ski Sundown
- Flamig Farm
- Holcomb Farm Learning Center
- Roaring Brook Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
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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.