Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
12%
Willimantic
Willimantic, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,212
Population
18,463
Renter Mix
68% Rent
Delight in small-town offerings and a rich history
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Riverside
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College Town
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Up-and-Coming
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Located at the convergence of the Willimantic, Natchaug, and Shetucket rivers, Willimantic is the Algonquin Indian name for “land of the swift running water.” Willimantic is home to Eastern Connecticut State University, the Windham Textile and History Museum, and a rich history.
There are still traces of Willimantic’s storied past throughout the downtown area, where a slew of quaint businesses and restaurants line Main Street. A variety of events bring the community together in Willimantic, from the annual Boom Box Parade to the many cultural celebrations at Eastern Connecticut State University. Big-city amenities aren’t too far from Willimantic, with Hartford just a 30-minute drive away and Providence just an hour’s drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,883
Average: $55,680
Education
3,573
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,326
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Willimantic has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
68%
Non-Renters
32%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Willimantic, CT is $926 for a studio, $1,240 for one bedroom, $1,631 for two bedrooms, and $2,421 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willimantic has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,240/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$2,866/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Willimantic, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 9-12
34 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wickware Planetarium
- Mansfield Hollow State Park
- Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
- Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Center
- Blue Slope Farm & Country Museum
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.