Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Southington
Southington, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,519
Population
43,381
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Small Connecticut town preserving nature and history
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Rural
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Historic
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Nature
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Southington sits squarely between Hartford and New Haven, giving residents access to two major Connecticut cities without actually living in either one. Life here moves at a slower pace, anchored by apple orchards, hiking trails, and a downtown that still feels like a real town center. Rogers Orchards has been a local institution for generations, and the annual Apple Harvest Festival draws crowds every fall to celebrate what makes this community distinct. Mount Southington brings a ski slope right to the backyard, while Crescent Lake and Panthorn Park offer year-round reasons to get outside.
Interstate 84 and I-691 run through town, making it straightforward to commute in any direction. CTfastrak also connects riders to Waterbury station and Metro-North service, opening up options for those who prefer not to drive. The rental landscape includes traditional apartment communities, townhomes, and smaller multi-family buildings spread across 37 square miles. Options range from cozy one-bedroom units to spacious three-bedroom layouts, with newer communities joining well-established properties throughout town. Southington's balance of open space, historic character, and commuter convenience makes it a genuinely practical and appealing place to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$110,168
Average: $128,023
Education
15,142
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,512
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Southington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southington, CT is $1,518 for one bedroom, $1,587 for two bedrooms, and $1,705 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southington has increased by 12.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,518/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$2,510/month
1,540 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,721/month
784 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southington, CT is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
247 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
281 Students
Public
Grades K-5
277 Students
Public
Grades K-5
274 Students
Public
Grades K-5
545 Students
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
694 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
699 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,945 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
7 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mount Southington
- Imagine Nation Museum
- Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut
- New Britain Youth Museum
- Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
- 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.