The Town FilesBaltic, Connecticut
Community · population 1,186 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,200
- Household income
- $68,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 37.8
Baltic is a community of 1,186 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $196,200, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 80% of Connecticut towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of Connecticut towns.
How Baltic ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Baltic is worth $196,200, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $68,958, which is more affordable than 89% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,247 a month. 37.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baltic | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,200 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,247 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $68,958 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 37.8% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Baltic
| People | Baltic | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in Baltic
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 52.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Baltic since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 18, 2023 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2014.
Public schools in Baltic
1 public school with 284 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayles School | PK-8 | 284 | 12.3 |
Towns near Baltic
- Sprague, CT1.8 mi · 2,967 people · home $273,500
- Franklin, CT3.2 mi · 1,863 people · home $326,200
- Lisbon, CT3.6 mi · 4,195 people · home $315,700
- Norwich, CT4.3 mi · 40,125 people · home $242,300
- Jewett City, CT5.3 mi · 3,328 people · home $196,900
- Scotland, CT6.1 mi · 1,576 people · home $294,100
- Bozrah, CT6.6 mi · 2,429 people · home $311,200
- Canterbury, CT6.9 mi · 5,045 people · home $334,200
Baltic questions
Is Baltic, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baltic scores better for retirees than 62% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 80%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Baltic?
The median owner-occupied home in Baltic is valued at $196,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,958, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,247 a month.
What is the weather like in Baltic?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.2 inches of precipitation a year and 27.8 inches of snow.
Does Baltic get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Baltic since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 18, 2023. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)