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Torrington.
About
Life in Torrington
Torrington is a solid mid-sized city if you're looking for affordability without feeling remote—median home values around $215,500 and rents near $1,169 monthly are reasonable for the Northeast, and the median household income of $70,856 reflects a working community. The downtown has real bones with the Warner Theatre and arts organizations, plus you get decent cultural access without the sprawl of a major metro. Commutes average 26.9 minutes, which is manageable, and you're within striking distance of Hartford, Springfield, and eventually Boston if needed.
Torrington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
14.6%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.6% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Torrington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Torrington, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (16.4%), and 10.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
19.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
40.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Torrington
In Torrington, rent runs 21% below the CT average, and home values are 41% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$5,042
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $298,664 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above CT average
Unemployment in Torrington
Unemployment in Torrington is 0.4 percentage points higher than the CT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Torrington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25 min avg
How Torrington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Torrington, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Torrington runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
97.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,247.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Torrington Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In Litchfield County, which includes Torrington, the most common type is winter weather, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 30 | Heat | $98,500 |
| 2023 | 25 | Flood | $1.8M |
| 2022 | 32 | Winter Weather | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $14,500 |
| 2020 | 26 | Winter Weather | $4,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Winter Weather | $32,000 |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $354,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Litchfield County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Litchfield County, which includes Torrington, is typically good — 297 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
297
per year
Moderate Days
59
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Litchfield County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Torrington has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.3"
Annual Snowfall
59.1"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
158
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
143
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 3.94" |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 3.52" |
| Mar | 45°F | 23°F | 4.61" |
| Apr | 59°F | 33°F | 4.35" |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 4.14" |
| Jun | 77°F | 53°F | 4.89" |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 4.35" |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.85" |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 4.99" |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 5.40" |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 5.00" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Torrington
Torrington has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Bristol Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Bristol
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Torrington
Torrington's student/teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Torrington
Torrington has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Springfield Armory National Historic Site (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
42 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
43 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
44 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
44 mi awayThomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Torrington
Torrington Library Association
12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington
Cities Near Torrington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Torrington FAQ
Is Torrington, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Torrington's median rent is $1,169/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,856/year. Median home value is $215,500.
Is Torrington, Connecticut safe?⌄
Torrington's violent crime rate was 98 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1248 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Torrington, Connecticut?⌄
Torrington has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Torrington, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Torrington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,169/month and median household income is $70,856/year. The median home value is $215,500. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Torrington, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Torrington is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from