What are the schools like in Collinsville, CT?

Collinsville is served primarily by Canton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Collinsville?

The median household income in Collinsville, CT is $101,336 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Collinsville, CT?

Collinsville has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Collinsville, CT affordable or expensive?

Collinsville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Collinsville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $367,400 and the median rent is $1,530 per month.

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

Collinsville has a violent crime rate of 132.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1172.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Collinsville, CT a Good Place to Live?

Collinsville is a small town of 3,750 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $101,336 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Collinsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Collinsville 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: 101.4

Collinsville's overall cost of living index is 101.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Collinsville costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Collinsville, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$367,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,530	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,336	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Collinsville's violent crime rate is 132.7 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

132.7 /100k

Property Crime

1172.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Collinsville is served primarily by Canton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Collinsville, CT	National Avg
School District	Canton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Collinsville sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Collinsville, CT
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.6"

Demographics

Metric	Collinsville, CT	National Avg
Population	3,750	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Canton Valley, CT 2 mi New Hartford Center, CT 5 mi Weatogue, CT 5 mi West Simsbury, CT 6 mi Pleasant Valley, CT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Collinsville

Collinsville, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06019

Collinsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collinsville, CT affordable or expensive?

Collinsville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Collinsville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $367,400 and median rent is $1,530/month.

What is the crime rate in Collinsville, CT?

Collinsville's violent crime rate is 132.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1172.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Collinsville?

Public schools in Collinsville are operated by Canton School District. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 64.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Collinsville, CT a good place to live?

Collinsville, CT has a population of 3,750, a median household income of $101,336, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Collinsville?

Collinsville averages 36.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 38.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Collinsville?

Collinsville, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06019.

What is the population of Collinsville?

The population of Collinsville, Connecticut is 3,750 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Collinsville?

Key numbers for living in Collinsville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $367,400, median household income $101,336, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Collinsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.