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Columbia, Connecticut

town · Tolland County

At a glance

5,300
Population
$361,500
Median home value (all homes)
19% above U.S. median
$446,163
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$966/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$127,000
Median household income
62% above U.S. median
32 min
Average commute
97.4%
Homes with broadband
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities34% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost18% above
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 college5 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates34.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Economic Development Commission (Town of Columbia, CT)
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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