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Stafford, Connecticut

town · Tolland County

At a glance

11,511
Population
$263,800
Median home value (all homes)
13% below U.S. median
$415,364
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,086/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$93,235
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities28% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost5% 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 college12 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates28.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Stafford Economic Development
The Stafford Economic Development Commission is committed to making Stafford a business-friendly community and to encouraging entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development in the town. It aims to attract and support businesses, assist local entrepreneurs, and promote Stafford as a place to live, work, and do business.
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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