Willimantic is a small city of 17,762 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $45,723
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Willimantic stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Willimantic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Willimantic 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: 94.8
Willimantic's overall cost of living index is 94.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Willimantic costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Willimantic, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$173,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,060
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
39.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,723
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Willimantic's violent crime rate is 174.0 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
174.0 /100k
Property Crime
815.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Willimantic is served primarily by Windham School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Willimantic, CT
National Avg
School District
Windham School District
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Willimantic sees average highs of 36.2°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.0 inches of snow per year.
Willimantic's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Willimantic roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $173,100 and median rent is $1,060/month.
Willimantic's violent crime rate is 174.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 815.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Willimantic are operated by Windham School District.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Willimantic, CT has a population of 17,762, a median household income of $45,723, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Willimantic averages 36.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches
with about 39.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Willimantic, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06226, 06256.
The population of Willimantic, Connecticut is 17,762 with a median age of 30.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Willimantic: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $173,100, median household income $45,723, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willimantic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
