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Torrington, Connecticut

city · Litchfield County

At a glance

35,547
Population
$215,500
Median home value (all homes)
29% below U.S. median
$303,023
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,169/mo
Median rent
13% below U.S. median
$70,856
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
25 min
Average commute
92.2%
Homes with broadband
92.83%
Locations with fiber available
6.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost8% 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 college17 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates89.1%
College graduates24.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Torrington Economic Development
Torrington's Office of Economic Development passionately supports businesses, both current and future, of all sizes. Committed to diversifying the city's tax base, creating new employment opportunities, and strengthening Torrington as a dynamic heart of Litchfield County, the office also fosters collaboration among public, private, and nonprofit organizations within the community.
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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