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Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Simsbury
Simsbury, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,074
Population
25,603
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Bask in this New England community’s rich past and natural beauty
Suburban
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Rural
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Upscale
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Historic
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Lush
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Quaint
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Riverside
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Founded in 1670, Simsbury is a picturesque New England suburb brimming with historic charm and lush natural beauty at the northern end of the Farmington Valley. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state, Simsbury contains excellent schools, vintage residences, stunning parks, and a tranquil small-town atmosphere.
Plenty of forests, farms, open spaces, country clubs, and parks like Talcott Mountain State Park and Penwood State Park afford Simsbury residents abundant options for outdoor recreation in addition to the Farmington River, which flows right through the town. Simsbury has a vibrant, walkable town center filled with unique boutiques, specialty shops, fine restaurants, and farmers’ markets, where the community often gathers.
Situated about ten miles northwest of Hartford, Simsbury is convenient to a wide range of attractions, such as the Mark Twain House & Museum, Connecticut Science Center, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Elizabeth Park Conservancy, XL Center, and XFINITY Theatre. Commuting and traveling from Simsbury is a breeze with quick access to U.S. 202, U.S. 44, I-91, and Bradley International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$138,862
Average: $162,940
Education
12,850
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,396
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Simsbury has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Simsbury, CT is $1,871 for a studio, $2,079 for one bedroom, $2,648 for two bedrooms, and $3,656 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Simsbury has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,079/month
835 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Simsbury, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
723 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Public
Grades K-5
259 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
620 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,217 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
- Stratton Brook State Park
- Flamig Farm
- Penwood State Park
- Talcott Mountain State Park
- Talcott Mountain Science Center
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.