Glastonbury Center is a small town of 7,959 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $104,557
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is
2% above the national average.
Strengths:
Glastonbury Center stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glastonbury Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glastonbury Center 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: 102.0
Glastonbury Center's overall cost of living index is 102.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glastonbury Center costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.
Metric
Glastonbury Center, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$360,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,657
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$104,557
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glastonbury Center'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
Glastonbury Center is served primarily by Judicial Centers.
Metric
Glastonbury Center, CT
National Avg
School District
Judicial Centers
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
67.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glastonbury Center sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.7 inches of snow per year.
Glastonbury Center's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Glastonbury Center roughly 2% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $360,900 and median rent is $1,657/month.
Glastonbury Center'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.
Public schools in Glastonbury Center are operated by Judicial Centers.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 8 high schools.
67.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glastonbury Center, CT has a population of 7,959, a median household income of $104,557, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glastonbury Center averages 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches
with about 51.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glastonbury Center, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06033.
The population of Glastonbury Center, Connecticut is 7,959 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glastonbury Center: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $360,900, median household income $104,557, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glastonbury Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
