Housing data for Willington, CT
Willington, CT has an estimated 5,575 residents and 2,717 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Capitol Planning Region.
36.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,357 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−5.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,575 (±26)
- Housing units
- 2,717 (±257)
- Households that rent
- 36.0%
- Median gross rent
- $1,357
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −5.4%
What stands out in Willington
Homes heated by fuel oil: 58.3% (±10.4 points) in Willington, higher than in Capitol Planning Region (30.6%).
Working from home: 10.5% (±5.1 points) in Willington, lower than in Capitol Planning Region (16.9%).
Commuting by public transportation: 0.0% (±1.4 points) in Willington, lower than in Capitol Planning Region (2.7%).
Median real estate taxes: $5,419 (±$559) in Willington, lower than in Capitol Planning Region ($6,454).
Housing in Willington at a glance
- Median rent: $1,357 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,426 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 70.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 36.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $91,114 median household income
- Home values: $305,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,872 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $5,419 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 31.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 58.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 58.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 7.3% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 58.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 26.4 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −5.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 21.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,690 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 06279)
Willington against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Willington | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,575 (±26) | 977,290 (exact) | 3,624,508 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,717 (±257) | 416,559 (±212) | 1,541,822 (±276) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 36.0% (±8.9 points) | 34.3% (±0.6 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,357 (±$116) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $91,114 (±$11,616) | $93,394 (±$1,372) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $305,800 (±$48,229) | $323,700 (±$2,648) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,419 (±$559) | $6,454 (±$41) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 58.2% (±15.3 points) | 68.4% (±1.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) | 23.6 minutes (±0.3) | 26.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.0% (±6.4 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 37.5 years (±7.2) | 40.0 years (±0.2) | 41.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Willington covers 33.3 square miles of land, about 167 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Willington has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,893 (±18) | 5,575 (±26) | −5.4% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 2,807 (±226) | 2,717 (±257) | −3.2% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,123 (±$86) | $1,357 (±$116) | +20.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $225,200 (±$15,899) | $305,800 (±$48,229) | +35.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $76,908 (±$8,259) | $91,114 (±$11,616) | +18.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,933 (±$215) | $1,872 (±$111) | −3.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,945 (±$462) | $5,419 (±$559) | +9.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 35.4% (±6.7 points) | 36.0% (±8.9 points) | +0.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.3% (±6.6 points) | 7.3% (±9.3 points) | −1.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in Capitol Planning Region
Willington has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Capitol Planning Region as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Capitol Planning Region recorded 143 violent and 1,419 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Willington
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06279 | 100% | 5,575 | $1,357 | $305,800 | $91,114 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Willington
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | 4.1 mi | $1,246 | $334,800 | 23.2% |
| Tolland | 5.6 mi | $1,680 | $365,500 | 9.3% |
| Stafford Springs | 5.6 mi | $1,060 | $230,300 | 36.7% |
| Storrs | 6.1 mi | $1,678 | $325,100 | 73.4% |
| Stafford | 6.6 mi | $1,086 | $263,800 | 20.5% |
| Crystal Lake | 7.1 mi | — | $361,800 | 8.6% |
| Mansfield | 7.6 mi | $1,602 | $335,400 | 42.7% |
| Eastford | 8.2 mi | $1,097 | $355,500 | 16.0% |
Places in Connecticut most like Willington
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | $1,425 | $275,500 | $85,356 | 46.8% |
| Broad Brook | $1,297 | $347,400 | $97,625 | 31.3% |
| Middletown | $1,446 | $295,300 | $79,438 | 47.1% |
| New Milford (community) | $1,483 | $331,900 | $83,235 | 40.3% |
| Deep River | $1,221 | $362,200 | $90,253 | 30.8% |
| Wallingford Center | $1,336 | $319,200 | $89,959 | 39.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Connecticut.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Willington, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,346 | $1,543 | $1,933 | $2,303 | $2,542 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Willington, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,150 | $45,250 | $72,350 |
| 2 people | $31,000 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
| 3 people | $34,900 | $58,150 | $93,050 |
| 4 people | $38,750 | $64,600 | $103,350 |
| 5 people | $41,850 | $69,800 | $111,650 |
| 6 people | $44,950 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $80,150 | $128,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $85,300 | $136,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $129,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 Willington
What is the average rent in Willington, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Willington is $1,357 (±$116) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Willington?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Willington, CT is $1,146 (±$82) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Willington rent-burdened?
70.0% of renting households in Willington pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Willington?
Willington has an estimated 945 (±271) renting households, 36.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Willington?
The median household income in Willington is $91,114 (±$11,616) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Willington, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $305,800 (±$48,229) for owner-occupied homes in Willington (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Willington growing?
In Willington, the number of residents went from 5,893 in 2015–2019 to 5,575 in 2020–2024 (−5.4%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Willington?
The ZIP code that covers Willington is 06279.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 06279?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06279 is $1,357 (±$116) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for Willington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:85950, in state:09 county:110).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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 .