Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
20%
Enfield
Enfield, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,816
Population
42,520
Renter Mix
27% Rent
A quiet community on the Connecticut-Massachusetts line.
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Sitting right on the Connecticut-Massachusetts border with the Connecticut River as its western edge, Enfield offers a laid-back suburban pace with easy access to two states’ worth of opportunity. The town sits just minutes from Springfield, MA, and a short drive from Hartford, making it a smart base for those who want breathing room without sacrificing convenience. Several public parks dot the landscape, offering tennis courts and golf courses, while the river draws boaters and anglers throughout the warmer months. If you’re after a bigger rush, Six Flags New England is just a few miles up the road.
The rental market here leans toward spacious apartment communities and townhome-style rentals that offer more square footage than you’d typically find closer to downtown Hartford. Studios and multi-bedroom floor plans give renters plenty of options depending on lifestyle and space needs. Originally settled in 1679 and once inhabited by the Podunk people — whose villages of Scitico and Nameroke still echo through local place names — Enfield carries a quiet but layered history that feels woven into everyday life here.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,551
Average: $101,231
Education
10,642
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,313
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Enfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Enfield, CT is $1,744 for a studio, $1,816 for one bedroom, $2,167 for two bedrooms, and $2,202 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Enfield has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,816/month
775 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Enfield, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Public
Grades K-5
365 Students
Public
Grades K-5
329 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,096 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,490 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
861 Students
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
Public
Grades 9-12
496 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Shenipsit State Forest
- Springfield Science Museum
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site
- Northwest Park of Windsor
- Robinson State Park
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.