Wolcott

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Wolcott, CT Area Guide

Outgoing residents and vibrant landscape surround in Wolcott

Historic Suburban Lake Outdoors Family-Friendly Wooded

Situated 30 miles outside of Hartford, Wolcott is an attractive lake community with a vibrant community atmosphere set between I-84 and US-6. Wolcott was first settled in the 1730s but under the name Farmingbury. Not until the town’s incorporation in 1796 was the Wolcott name given to the area. There’s a tight-knit community to be found amongst the colorful wooded areas and small lakes.

Families love Wolcott for its friendly, down-home vibe, and the tranquil atmosphere that encourages outdoor recreation. There are a number of small lakes around the area, and just outside of Wolcott’s boundaries lies Lake Compounce, a family-friendly theme park and water park. Wolcott may be a small town, but there are plenty of employment opportunities in the neighboring communities of Waterbury and Bristol.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Wolcott, CT is $787 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Wolcott has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$787/month
647 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wolcott, CT is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

2 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

26 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Frisbie School

Public

Grades K-5

Alcott School

Public

Grades PK-5

Wakelee School

Public

Grades K-5

ABC Classroom

Public

Grades PK-5

Tyrrell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Wolcott High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut
  • Mount Southington
  • Imagine Nation Museum
  • Hop Brook Lake
  • Railroad Museum of New England

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.