How much do homeowners pay a month in Litchfield, CT?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Litchfield, CT pay a median of $2,324 (±$109) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $987 (±$122).
66.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Litchfield, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,140 in 2015–2019 to $2,324 in 2020–2024 (+8.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,324 (±$109)
- Without a mortgage
- $987 (±$122)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 66.0%
Monthly owner costs in Litchfield
| Litchfield | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,324 (±$109) | $2,155 (±$56) | $2,429 (±$11) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $987 (±$122) | $965 (±$31) | $1,071 (±$7) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 66.0% (±5.7 points) | 61.7% (±2.1 points) | 64.6% (±0.4 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,219 (±$339) | $5,593 (±$131) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Litchfield, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Northwest Hills Planning Region ($2,155).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut ($2,429).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Northwest Hills Planning Region, Litchfield ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 95 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Litchfield have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,140 (±$139) | $2,324 (±$109) | +8.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,292 (±$322) | $6,219 (±$339) | +17.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $313,900 (±$24,061) | $391,900 (±$25,654) | +24.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Litchfield
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | — | $2,324 (±$109) | — |
| Morris | 3.3 mi | $2,324 (±$182) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwinton | 6.3 mi | $1,898 (±$189) | Lower |
| Bethlehem Village | 6.7 mi | $2,518 (±$530) | Not measurably different |
| Harwinton | 7.0 mi | $2,013 (±$165) | Lower |
| Torrington | 7.2 mi | $1,775 (±$79) | Lower |
| Thomaston (community) | 7.2 mi | $2,179 (±$191) | Not measurably different |
| Thomaston | 7.2 mi | $2,137 (±$105) | Lower |
| Bethlehem | 7.3 mi | $2,484 (±$509) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northwest Harwinton, CT ($1,898), Harwinton, CT ($2,013), Torrington, CT ($1,775).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Northwest Hills Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Canaan | $2,640 (±$578) |
| 7 | Washington | $2,618 (±$426) |
| 8 | Kent | $2,595 (±$356) |
| 9 | Sharon | $2,513 (±$1,003) |
| 10 | Warren | $2,482 (±$214) |
| 11 | New Hartford | $2,452 (±$318) |
| 12 (tie) | Litchfield | $2,324 (±$109) |
| 12 (tie) | Morris | $2,324 (±$182) |
| 14 | Norfolk | $2,263 (±$211) |
| 15 | Colebrook | $2,188 (±$156) |
| 16 | Barkhamsted | $2,121 (±$152) |
| 17 | Harwinton | $2,013 (±$165) |
| 18 | Hartland | $1,998 (±$166) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Northwest Hills Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Litchfield
What is the average mortgage payment in Litchfield?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Litchfield, CT is $2,324 (±$109) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Litchfield?
Owners without a mortgage in Litchfield pay a median of $987 (±$122) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Litchfield gone up?
In Litchfield, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,140 in 2015–2019 to $2,324 in 2020–2024 (+8.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Litchfield town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:43370, in state:09 county:160).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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