Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Colchester
Colchester, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,590
Population
15,226
Renter Mix
22% Rent
A photogenic New England town on the outskirts of Hartford.
Natural Beauty
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Outdoor Adventure
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Settled in 1692 on Mohegan territory, Colchester has the New England bones that take centuries to build. The Town Green anchors a historic district where Bacon Academy (1803) and the Wheeler Block stand as quiet reminders of deep roots. Life moves at a relaxed pace, with local shops and eateries near the village center, plus impressive green space beyond your doorstep. Salmon River State Forest, Day Pond State Park, and Grayville Falls Town Park give outdoor enthusiasts year-round room to roam.
Hartford sits 24 miles northwest via Highway 2—a manageable commute for those wanting small-town living with city access.
Renters find apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals across the town's 50 square miles. In 2010, Colchester became Connecticut's first certified Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, showing how seriously this community takes its natural surroundings.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,462
Average: $126,619
Education
5,575
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,542
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Colchester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Colchester, CT is $1,590 for one bedroom, $1,812 for two bedrooms, and $1,900 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colchester has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,590/month
746 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Colchester, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
444 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
630 Students
William J. Johnston Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
477 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
672 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Day Pond State Park
- Salmon River State Forest
- Devil's Hopyard State Park
- Blue Slope Farm & Country Museum
- Allegra Farm
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.