Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
20%
Willington
Willington, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,371
Population
5,510
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A quaint, wooded town minutes away from the University of Connecticut
Affordable
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Rural
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Great Location
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Wooded
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Nature
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If you’re looking for a quiet, calm rentals within lush forests, Willington is the place for you. Willington is a small rural town dominated by wooded areas, parks, and campsites. Willington is surrounded by picturesque state forests including Bigelow Hollow State Park, Nye Holman State Forest, and the UConn Forest. Of course, residents in Willington take full advantage of the natural beauty and live active lifestyles. Hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities are extremely popular.
Filled with classic New England architecture, farmland, and rolling hills, this town is truly for renters looking for a quaint community. Other than houses and apartment complexes on large pieces of land, there are only a few businesses in town. However, what the town lacks in amenities, Willington certainly makes up for in location. Willington is only a short drive away from Hartford, New Haven, Worcester, and Providence. Willington also less than ten minutes away from the University of Connecticut.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,143
Average: $89,394
Education
1,714
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,866
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Willington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Willington, CT is $1,076 for a studio, $1,371 for one bedroom, and $1,826 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willington has increased by 8.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,371/month
698 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
176 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
222 Students
Public
Grades K-8
176 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Nipmuck State Forest
- Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
- Mansfield Hollow State Park
- Natchaug State Forest
- Shenipsit State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
- Worcester Regional
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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.