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Living in
Wethersfield.
Wethersfield is an unincorporated community in the county, CT. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Wethersfield
If you're considering Wethersfield, understand that you're buying into a town with genuine historic character and strong state government employment—the Department of Correction, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Department of Labor all headquarter here, which stabilizes the job market but also shapes the community's identity. The median home price sits around $324,600 with median household income at $126,806, placing it solidly middle to upper-middle class; it's accessible but not bargain territory. Your commute to Hartford is typically around 21 minutes, and I-91 runs right through, making regional access manageable.
Wethersfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
17.3%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
+3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Wethersfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wethersfield, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.5%), and 10.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
55.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
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 8% below CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Wethersfield
In Wethersfield, rent runs 8% below the CT average, and home values are 12% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,296
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $431,356 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in Wethersfield
Unemployment in Capitol Planning Region, which includes Wethersfield, is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
Wethersfield: Capitol Planning Region rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Capitol Planning Region (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Wethersfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Wethersfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wethersfield, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 90 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 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wethersfield runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
65.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,361.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wethersfield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In Hartford County, which includes Wethersfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,800 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,700 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,600 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,900 |
| 2021 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.0M |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $66,200 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.8M |
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
Hartford County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hartford County, which includes Wethersfield, is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
109
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Hartford County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wethersfield has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.8"
Annual Snowfall
38.6"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 2.94" |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 60°F | 40°F | 3.79" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.43" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.88" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.87" |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.97" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 4.20" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.44" |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wethersfield
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wethersfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hartford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Hartford
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
Childrens · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Hartford
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Hartford
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.
Education13.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wethersfield
Wethersfield's student/teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 54.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wethersfield (within 15 miles)
Connecticut State Community College
3.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,645 students · in-state tuition $5,338 · 26% graduate · median earnings $46,642 (10 yrs after entry)
Central Connecticut State University
6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 7,822 students · in-state tuition $13,050 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,779 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,146 students · in-state tuition $50,445 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,020 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,067 students · in-state tuition $73,128 · 93% graduate · median earnings $86,811 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 2,693 students · in-state tuition $21,188 · 44% graduate · median earnings $52,576 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,146 students · in-state tuition $73,590 · 82% graduate · median earnings $103,089 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Coltsville National Historical Park, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wethersfield
Wethersfield has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Coltsville National Historical Park (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
3 mi awaySpringfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
40 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
64 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
64 mi awayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wethersfield
Wethersfield Public Library
515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield
Cities Near Wethersfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wethersfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wethersfield FAQ
Is Wethersfield, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Wethersfield's median rent is $1,370/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $126,806/year. Median home value is $324,600.
Is Wethersfield, Connecticut safe?⌄
Wethersfield's violent crime rate was 66 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 1361 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wethersfield, Connecticut?⌄
Capitol Planning Region, which includes Wethersfield, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wethersfield, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Wethersfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,370/month and median household income is $126,806/year. The median home value is $324,600. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wethersfield, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Wethersfield is 21 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