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Kent, Connecticut

town · Litchfield County

At a glance

3,056
Population
$470,900
Median home value (all homes)
55% above U.S. median
$629,426
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$688/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
$96,064
Median household income
22% above U.S. median
20.4 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing73% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities19% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost25% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates55.5%

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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