What are the schools like in Litchfield, CT?

Litchfield is served primarily by Regional School District 20. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Litchfield?

The median household income in Litchfield, CT is $121,346 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Litchfield, CT?

Litchfield has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Litchfield, CT affordable or expensive?

Litchfield's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Litchfield is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $380,200 and the median rent is $1,110 per month.

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

Litchfield has a violent crime rate of 22.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 454.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Litchfield, CT a Good Place to Live?

Litchfield is a small town of 1,355 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $121,346 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Litchfield stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Litchfield 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: 99.0

Litchfield's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Litchfield costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Litchfield, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$380,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,110	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$121,346	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Litchfield's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.2 /100k

Property Crime

454.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Litchfield is served primarily by Regional School District 20. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Litchfield, CT	National Avg
School District	Regional School District 20	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Litchfield sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 59.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Litchfield, CT
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	59.1"

Demographics

Metric	Litchfield, CT	National Avg
Population	1,355	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.0%	18.9%
Asian	7.4%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	27.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bantam, CT 3 mi Northwest Harwinton, CT 6 mi Torrington, CT 7 mi Bethlehem Village, CT 7 mi Thomaston, CT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Litchfield

Litchfield, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06759

Litchfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Litchfield, CT affordable or expensive?

Litchfield's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Litchfield roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $380,200 and median rent is $1,110/month.

What is the crime rate in Litchfield, CT?

Litchfield's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Litchfield?

Public schools in Litchfield are operated by Regional School District 20. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 62.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Litchfield, CT a good place to live?

Litchfield, CT has a population of 1,355, a median household income of $121,346, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Litchfield?

Litchfield averages 33.4°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 59.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Litchfield?

Litchfield, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06759.

What is the population of Litchfield?

The population of Litchfield, Connecticut is 1,355 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Litchfield?

Key numbers for living in Litchfield: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $380,200, median household income $121,346, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Litchfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.