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Vernon, Connecticut

town · Tolland County

At a glance

30,577
Population
$275,500
Median home value (all homes)
9% below U.S. median
$349,481
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,425/mo
Median rent
6% above U.S. median
$85,356
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
89.5%
Homes with broadband
6.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities12% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost1% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates92.8%
College graduates38%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Vernon Economic Development
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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