Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Wolcott
Wolcott, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$788
Population
15,832
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Outgoing residents and vibrant landscape surround in Wolcott
Historic
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Suburban
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Lake
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Outdoors
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Family-Friendly
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Wooded
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,396
Average: $127,843
Education
4,255
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,647
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wolcott has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wolcott, CT is $788 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Wolcott has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$788/month
647 Sq Ft
House
$2,524/month
1,312 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wolcott, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
Public
Grades K-5
365 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
298 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
3 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
510 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
649 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut
- Mount Southington
- Imagine Nation Museum
- Hop Brook Lake
- Railroad Museum of New England
Commuter Rail
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.