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Bantam, Connecticut

borough · Litchfield County

At a glance

810
Population
$317,700
Median home value (all homes)
5% above U.S. median
$389,755
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$688/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
26.7 min
Average commute
92.7%
Homes with broadband
94.8%
Locations with fiber available
6.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities27% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost2% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates26.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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