Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
19%
Mansfield, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$598
Population
10,585
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A vibrant college town set in the hills
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Parks
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Outdoor Activities
From its vibrant fall colors to its cliffs with incredible views, and from its charming shopping districts to its cozy neighborhoods, Mansfield contains everything you love about Connecticut. It even includes the community of Storrs, home to the University of Connecticut. There’s a lot of history in Mansfield. The town was part of Windham in the 1600s, called Ponde Place by settlers. They broke away from Windham and incorporated in 1702. By the 1800s, Windham was known for its production of silk.
Park space fills Mansfield and includes the UConn Forest, Shelter Falls Park, Schoolhouse Brook Park, Mansfield Hollow State Park, the Moss Sanctuary, and the Dunhamtown Forest and Joshua’s Trust. On the outskirts of Mansfield, you’ll discover acres of farmland and orchards. Storrs Road, especially closer to UConn, is dotted with shops and restaurants. Near the intersection of Storrs Road and Eagleville Road, you’ll find the Mansfield Community Center and the Storrs Farmers Market.
Explore the City
UConn's main campus is located right in the downtown Storrs area of Mansfield.
Mansfield Town Square has become a gathering place for UConn students and the community.
Mansfield contains the community of Storrs, which is home to the main campus of UConn.
UConn students can access electric scooters for quick transportation in Mansfield.
Mansfield is a rural area with many active dairy farms.
Manufactured homes prices are around $70,000 in Mansfield.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,614
Average: $94,412
Education
4,288
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,729
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mansfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Mansfield, CT is $598 for one bedroom, and $1,196 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mansfield has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$598/month
459 Sq Ft
House
$3,008/month
1,734 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mansfield, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
414 Students
Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
271 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
161 Students
Public
Grades K-8
414 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,010 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
- Mansfield Hollow State Park
- Wickware Planetarium
- Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Center
- Connecticut Audubon Center at Trail Wood
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 September 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.