The Town FilesBarkhamsted, Connecticut
Town · population 3,647 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $368,000
- Household income
- $123,544
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 50.2
Barkhamsted is a town of 3,647 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $368,000, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for families than 94% of Connecticut towns, better for cycling than 89% of Connecticut towns, more of a college town than 88% of Connecticut towns.
- #8 in The 21 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Connecticut
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Connecticut
- #12 in The 15 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Connecticut
- #21 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Connecticut
- #23 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Connecticut
How Barkhamsted 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 Barkhamsted is worth $368,000, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $123,544, which is more affordable than 80% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,164 a month. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Barkhamsted | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $368,000 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,164 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $123,544 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Barkhamsted
| People | Barkhamsted | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.3% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 20.3% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 93.8% |
Weather in Barkhamsted
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 13.6°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.4 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barkhamsted since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 30, 1976 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 15, 2018.
Public schools in Barkhamsted
1 public school with 194 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkhamsted Elementary School | PK-6 | 194 | 10.2 |
Towns near Barkhamsted
- Winsted, CT4.9 mi · 7,192 people · home $218,900
- Canton, CT6.2 mi · 10,124 people · home $395,300
- New Hartford, CT6.7 mi · 6,658 people · home $358,600
- Winchester, CT7.0 mi · 10,224 people · home $249,500
- Granby, CT7.7 mi · 10,903 people · home $367,900
- West Simsbury, CT7.8 mi · 2,521 people · home $503,100
- Collinsville, CT8.2 mi · 3,721 people · home $395,500
- Simsbury, CT8.6 mi · 24,517 people · home $443,500
Barkhamsted questions
Is Barkhamsted, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Barkhamsted scores better for retirees than 87% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 84%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.2).
How much does a house cost in Barkhamsted?
The median owner-occupied home in Barkhamsted is valued at $368,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,544, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,164 a month.
What is the weather like in Barkhamsted?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 13.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 51.4 inches of snow.
Does Barkhamsted get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barkhamsted since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 30, 1976. 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)