Mansfield Center

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Mansfield Center, CT Area Guide

A close-knit community awaits in this quiet village

Upscale Quaint Community Nature Wooded Lake

With a population of under 1,000, Mansfield Center is the perfect village for renters interested in small-town charm and a peaceful way of life. Home to Mansfield Hollow Lake and State Park, residents of this tiny suburb enjoy outdoor recreation, including boating, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Although Mansfield Center is mainly made up of forested preserves, there’s a sense of community in this village that allures an array of renters. Although Mansfield Center feels secluded, it’s located directly north of Highway 6 and offers proximity to major supermarkets, specialty stores, and Eastern Connecticut State University.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$102,500

Average: $111,617

Education

398

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

418

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

23%

Housing Distribution

Mansfield Center has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mansfield Hollow State Park
  • Wickware Planetarium
  • Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
  • Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Center
  • Connecticut Audubon Center at Trail Wood

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.