The Town FilesLitchfield, Connecticut
Borough · population 1,179 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $409,000
- Household income
- $109,773
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 49.0
Litchfield is a borough of 1,179 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $409,000, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 86% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 84% of Connecticut towns.
How Litchfield 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 Litchfield is worth $409,000, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $109,773, which is more affordable than 46% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,432 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Litchfield | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $409,000 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,432 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $109,773 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.9% | — |
Who lives in Litchfield
| People | Litchfield | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.5% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.0% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in Litchfield
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 54.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.0 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Litchfield since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 23, 2001 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 31, 2002.
Public schools in Litchfield
1 public school with 263 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center School | PK-3 | 263 | 10.5 |
Towns near Litchfield
- Litchfield, CT0.4 mi · 8,192 people · home $391,900
- Bantam, CT3.1 mi · 720 people · home $317,700
- Morris, CT3.7 mi · 2,256 people · home $396,000
- Northwest Harwinton, CT6.0 mi · 3,158 people · home $330,500
- Harwinton, CT6.7 mi · 5,484 people · home $352,100
- Torrington, CT6.8 mi · 35,515 people · home $215,500
- Bethlehem Village, CT7.1 mi · 1,970 people · home $380,500
- Thomaston, CT7.3 mi · 1,928 people · home $246,300
Litchfield questions
Is Litchfield, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Litchfield scores better for retirees than 84% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 86%. 31.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Litchfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Litchfield is valued at $409,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,773, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,432 a month.
What is the weather like in Litchfield?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.2 inches of precipitation a year and 54.0 inches of snow.
Does Litchfield get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Litchfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 23, 2001. 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)