Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,841
Population
26,152
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Immerse yourself in historic charm within minutes of Hartford
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Riverside
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Founded in 1634, Wethersfield contains the oldest and largest historic district in the state of Connecticut. History buffs and architecture enthusiasts flock to Old Wethersfield to see more than 150 homes which predate the Civil War. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Wethersfield’s past through walking tours in addition to exhibits at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum and the Wethersfield Museum.
Located just five miles south of Hartford, Wethersfield offers residents a small-town atmosphere doused in historic charm within minutes of numerous big-city amenities. Outdoor recreation is plentiful in Wethersfield, with access to Wethersfield Cove, Mill Woods Park, Anderson Farms, the Connecticut River, and multiple golf and country clubs. Central Connecticut State University is also a short drive from Wethersfield. Convenience to I-91, U.S. 5, and Bradley International Airport makes getting around from Wethersfield a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,916
Average: $120,005
Education
10,497
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,165
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wethersfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wethersfield, CT is $1,812 for a studio, $1,838 for one bedroom, $2,074 for two bedrooms, and $3,797 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wethersfield has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,838/month
762 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,391/month
1,170 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wethersfield, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
273 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
324 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
520 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
434 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,151 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
- Dinosaur State Park
- Connecticut Science Center
- Bushnell Park
- Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
- Tweed/New Haven
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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.