What are the schools like in Wethersfield, CT?

Wethersfield is served primarily by Wethersfield School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Wethersfield?

The median household income in Wethersfield, CT is $108,656 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Wethersfield, CT?

Wethersfield has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Wethersfield, CT affordable or expensive?

Wethersfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wethersfield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $286,000 and the median rent is $1,244 per month.

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

Wethersfield has a violent crime rate of 59.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1370.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wethersfield, CT a Good Place to Live?

Wethersfield is a small city of 27,192 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $108,656 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Wethersfield stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Wethersfield 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: 98.5

Wethersfield's overall cost of living index is 98.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wethersfield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wethersfield, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$286,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,244	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wethersfield's violent crime rate is 59.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.1 /100k

Property Crime

1370.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wethersfield is served primarily by Wethersfield School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wethersfield, CT	National Avg
School District	Wethersfield School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wethersfield sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wethersfield, CT
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wethersfield, CT	National Avg
Population	27,192	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newington, CT 3 mi Glastonbury Center, CT 4 mi Hartford, CT 4 mi East Hartford, CT 5 mi West Hartford, CT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Wethersfield

Wethersfield, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06109

Wethersfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wethersfield, CT affordable or expensive?

Wethersfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wethersfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $286,000 and median rent is $1,244/month.

What is the crime rate in Wethersfield, CT?

Wethersfield's violent crime rate is 59.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1370.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wethersfield?

Public schools in Wethersfield are operated by Wethersfield School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 52.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wethersfield, CT a good place to live?

Wethersfield, CT has a population of 27,192, a median household income of $108,656, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Wethersfield?

Wethersfield averages 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 38.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wethersfield?

Wethersfield, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06109.

What is the population of Wethersfield?

The population of Wethersfield, Connecticut is 27,192 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wethersfield?

Key numbers for living in Wethersfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $286,000, median household income $108,656, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wethersfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.