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Ellington, Connecticut

town · Tolland County

At a glance

16,455
Population
$366,900
Median home value (all homes)
21% above U.S. median
$449,845
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,737/mo
Median rent
29% above U.S. median
$129,913
Median household income
65% above U.S. median
31.2 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing39% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities33% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost15% 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 college12 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates96.8%
College graduates51.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ellington Economic Development
The Ellington Economic Development Commission (EDC) is committed to fostering a pro-business environment that encourages a growing, sustainable and diverse tax base. The EDC continuously looks to facilitate communication between businesses and town officials and adopts policies consistent with the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development to improve the quality of life in Ellington.
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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