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Wolcott, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

16,279
Population
$326,200
Median home value (all homes)
8% above U.S. median
$395,966
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,464/mo
Median rent
9% above U.S. median
$110,850
Median household income
41% above U.S. median
29.9 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 107 — 7% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities42% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost10% 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 college4 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates37%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Wolcott Economic Development
Wolcott's town site lists the Economic Development Commission in the Staff Directory and provides a dedicated Economic Development contact with extension 166.
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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