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Cromwell, Connecticut

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

14,334
Population
$325,200
Median home value (all homes)
7% above U.S. median
$383,623
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,628/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$110,596
Median household income
41% above U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
90.3%
Homes with broadband
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities26% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost13% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates98%
College graduates49.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cromwell Economic Development
Cromwell Economic Development Commission is a town government board in Cromwell, CT focused on economic development and related town resources. It maintains contact information and links for town departments, commissions, and committees.
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 sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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