What are the schools like in Torrington, CT?

Torrington is served primarily by Torrington School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Torrington?

The median household income in Torrington, CT is $66,616 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Torrington, CT?

Torrington has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Torrington, CT affordable or expensive?

Torrington's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Torrington is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $180,800 and the median rent is $1,086 per month.

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

Torrington has a violent crime rate of 81.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1039.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Torrington, CT a Good Place to Live?

Torrington is a small city of 35,510 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $66,616 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Torrington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Torrington 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: 95.2

Torrington's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Torrington costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Torrington, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$180,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,086	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,616	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Torrington's violent crime rate is 81.4 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.4 /100k

Property Crime

1039.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Torrington is served primarily by Torrington School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Torrington, CT	National Avg
School District	Torrington School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Torrington sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation and 59.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Torrington, CT
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	54.3"
Annual Snowfall	59.1"

Demographics

Metric	Torrington, CT	National Avg
Population	35,510	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	19.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northwest Harwinton, CT 5 mi Litchfield, CT 7 mi Winsted, CT 7 mi New Hartford Center, CT 9 mi Pleasant Valley, CT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Torrington

Torrington, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06790

Torrington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Torrington, CT affordable or expensive?

Torrington's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Torrington roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $180,800 and median rent is $1,086/month.

What is the crime rate in Torrington, CT?

Torrington's violent crime rate is 81.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1039.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Torrington?

Public schools in Torrington are operated by Torrington School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Torrington, CT a good place to live?

Torrington, CT has a population of 35,510, a median household income of $66,616, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Torrington?

Torrington averages 33.4°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches with about 59.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Torrington?

Torrington, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06790.

What is the population of Torrington?

The population of Torrington, Connecticut is 35,510 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Torrington?

Key numbers for living in Torrington: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $180,800, median household income $66,616, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Torrington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.