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Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Glastonbury
Glastonbury, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,065
Population
34,830
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A reimagined factory town turned suburb
Upscale
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Suburb
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Parks
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Located just a few minutes south of Hartford along Route 2, Glastonbury is an upscale community with a great family-friendly atmosphere. The local schools earn high ratings, the crime rate is far below the state and national averages, and public parks abound all over town (including several scenic areas on the banks of the Connecticut River).
The town’s history as an industrial hub is still visible in many of the local buildings—the old soap factory in particular has been repurposed into high-end condominiums. The town likes to have a good time, and community events like the Apple Harvest Festival and the Glastonbury Art Walk draw big crowds from all around the area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$134,926
Average: $159,351
Education
17,496
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,612
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glastonbury has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Glastonbury, CT is $1,885 for a studio, $2,090 for one bedroom, $2,734 for two bedrooms, and $4,119 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glastonbury has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,090/month
788 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glastonbury, CT is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
518 Students
Public
Grades K-5
508 Students
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
470 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
853 Students
Public
Grades K-12
24 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,801 Students
Public
Grades K-12
24 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury
- Lutz Children's Museum
- Dinosaur State Park
- Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
- Gay City State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
- Tweed/New Haven
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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.