Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Granby
Granby, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,042
Population
10,786
Renter Mix
11% Rent
A close-knit community in a pastoral locale
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Situated about 15 miles northwest of Hartford, Granby is an idyllic town nestled in a tranquil, park-like environment. Being largely rural and surrounded by state forests, Granby offers vast stretches of lush green space and farmland. Although Granby is largely residential, with numerous apartments available for rent, the town also contains a quaint village center known as Salmon Brook.
Granby’s Salmon Brook area touts an array of shops, eateries, and convenience stores in the heart of town. Granby residents enjoy being a part of a close-knit community, in addition to the many opportunities for outdoor recreation available at Salmon Brook Park and Enders State Forest as well as the nearby Penwood State Park and Talcott Mountain State Park. Access to U.S. 202 and Bradley International Airport makes getting around from Granby simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$125,821
Average: $145,133
Education
4,848
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,862
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Granby has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Granby, CT is $2,040 for one bedroom, $2,532 for two bedrooms, and $3,480 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Granby has increased by 9.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,040/month
797 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Granby, 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
Wells Road Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
379 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Frank M. Kearns Primary School
Public
Grades PK-2
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
400 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
553 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Holcomb Farm Learning Center
- McLean Game Refuge
- Flamig Farm
- Stratton Brook State Park
- Peoples State Forest
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.