Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Ellington
Ellington, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,690
Population
16,093
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Live the rural lifestyle, just minutes from Hartford and Springfield.
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Tucked into Tolland County, Ellington is a Connecticut town where Shenipsit Lake glimmers just south of town and the sprawling Shenipsit State Forest stretches out to the north, giving everyday life an unmistakably outdoorsy feel. The pace here is relaxed, with tree-lined roads connecting local farms, parks, and quiet neighborhoods. Hartford is roughly 30 minutes southwest, and Springfield, Massachusetts, sits about the same distance to the north, making Ellington a practical base for commuters who prefer wide-open surroundings over city density. Stafford Motor Speedway, just a short drive away, brings an electric energy on race weekends.
The rental landscape in Ellington leans toward spacious options, with apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals offering room to spread out. One- and two-bedroom floor plans are well-represented, often with more square footage than you'd find closer to the city. Originally carved from East Windsor and incorporated in 1786, Ellington earned its name through generations of settlers drawn to its fertile land — the same land once called "Weexskashuck," meaning Great Marsh, by its Native American inhabitants.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$110,176
Average: $136,129
Education
6,426
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,263
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ellington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ellington, CT is $1,692 for one bedroom, and $2,494 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ellington has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,692/month
870 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ellington, 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 PK-5
644 Students
Public
Grades K-5
466 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
307 Students
Windermere Intermediate School
Public
Grades 5-6
446 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
398 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
737 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shenipsit State Forest
- Belding Wildlife Management Area
- Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve
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.