What are the schools like in Colchester, CT?

Colchester is served primarily by Colchester School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Colchester?

The median household income in Colchester, CT is $74,035 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Colchester, CT?

Colchester has an average high temperature of 36.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.8 inches.

Colchester, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Colchester, CT affordable or expensive?

Colchester's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Colchester is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $252,300 and the median rent is $1,325 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Colchester, CT?

Colchester has a violent crime rate of 60.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 485.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Colchester, CT a Good Place to Live?

Colchester is a small town of 4,868 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $74,035 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Colchester stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Colchester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Colchester city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Colchester's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Colchester costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Colchester, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$252,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,325	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,035	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Colchester's violent crime rate is 60.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.7 /100k

Property Crime

485.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Colchester is served primarily by Colchester School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Colchester, CT	National Avg
School District	Colchester School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Colchester sees average highs of 36.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Colchester, CT
Average High — January	36.2°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	27.8"

Demographics

Metric	Colchester, CT	National Avg
Population	4,868	—
Median Age	45.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Moodus, CT 7 mi East Hampton, CT 8 mi Terramuggus, CT 8 mi Lake Pocotopaug, CT 9 mi South Windham, CT 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Colchester

Colchester, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06415

Colchester vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colchester, CT affordable or expensive?

Colchester's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Colchester roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $252,300 and median rent is $1,325/month.

What is the crime rate in Colchester, CT?

Colchester's violent crime rate is 60.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 485.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Colchester?

Public schools in Colchester are operated by Colchester School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Colchester, CT a good place to live?

Colchester, CT has a population of 4,868, a median household income of $74,035, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Colchester?

Colchester averages 36.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 27.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Colchester?

Colchester, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06415.

What is the population of Colchester?

The population of Colchester, Connecticut is 4,868 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Colchester?

Key numbers for living in Colchester: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $252,300, median household income $74,035, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colchester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.