Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Putnam
Putnam, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,761
Population
9,435
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A charming oasis in the woodlands of northeast Connecticut
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Suburban
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Rural
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Nestled in northeast Connecticut, Putnam is a small, forested town on the Rhode Island state line. Although Putnam is mainly residential with large expanses of dense woodlands, there is a sense of small-town charm in Putnam you’ll be sure to enjoy. Putnam Town Hall, the Boxcar Museum, and Rotary Park are just a few of the unique, historic attractions this town has to offer. The Quinebaug River runs directly through town, so the stately homes and small businesses on either side of the river in downtown can enjoy waterfront views. The city’s downtown district is lined with local restaurants and shops such as 85 Main, the Stomping Ground, Elizabeth’s Farmhouse, and the Courthouse Bar and Grille. Historic lofts, charming single-family homes, and longstanding apartments can be found in the city of Putnam.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,580
Average: $82,048
Education
1,934
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,797
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Putnam has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Putnam, CT is $1,476 for a studio, $1,761 for one bedroom, and $1,899 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Putnam has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,761/month
723 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Putnam, CT is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
335 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
571 Students
Public
Grades K-8
335 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
253 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
4 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor
- Quaddick State Park
- Pulaski Memorial State Park and Recreation Area
- Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret
- Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- Rhode Island Tf Green 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.