Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Tolland, CT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,409
Population
13,936
Renter Mix
10% Rent
Idyllic suburban living with a small-town flavor.
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Upscale
Tolland sits along Interstate 84 where the old colonial road between Boston and New York once served as a toll station, and that crossroads spirit still defines the town today. About 25 minutes northeast of Hartford, this small Connecticut community centers around Tolland Green, a classic New England gathering place ringed by well-preserved historic homes and public buildings. Daily life here feels grounded and unhurried, with easy access to trails, open space, and nearby Vernon for additional dining and shopping. The University of Connecticut in neighboring Storrs is just a short drive away, adding cultural events and energy to the surrounding region.
Renters in Tolland will find a mix of townhomes, single-family rentals, and apartment communities spread across a well-kept, low-density landscape. Options range from spacious multi-bedroom layouts to comfortable one-bedroom units, many tucked into quiet residential pockets with wooded surroundings. Tolland was incorporated in 1722 and remains one of Connecticut's most scenic towns, earning repeated recognition in national rankings as one of the best places to call home in the state.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$122,460
Average: $140,038
Education
5,641
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,865
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tolland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Tolland, CT is $2,409 for one bedroom, $2,881 for two bedrooms, and $2,000 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tolland has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,409/month
1,120 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tolland, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
466 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
568 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
519 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
724 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Belding Wildlife Management Area
- Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
- Shenipsit State Forest
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 June 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.