The Town FilesWillington, Connecticut
Town · population 5,566 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $305,800
- Household income
- $91,114
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.5
Willington is a town of 5,566 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $305,800, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Connecticut towns, more of a college town than 92% of Connecticut towns, easier by car than 90% of Connecticut towns.
How Willington 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 Willington is worth $305,800, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $91,114, which is more affordable than 60% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,357 a month. 64.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Willington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,800 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,357 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $91,114 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.0% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Willington
| People | Willington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.2% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in Willington
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 13.6°F. About 50.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.0 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willington since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 19, 1965 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 9, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 18, 2012.
Public schools in Willington
1 public school with 214 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center School | PK-4 | 214 | 10.7 |
Towns near Willington
- Ashford, CT4.1 mi · 4,191 people · home $334,800
- Tolland, CT5.6 mi · 14,563 people · home $365,500
- Stafford Springs, CT5.6 mi · 4,780 people · home $230,300
- Storrs, CT6.1 mi · 15,979 people · home $325,100
- Stafford, CT6.6 mi · 11,472 people · home $263,800
- Mansfield, CT7.6 mi · 25,892 people · home $335,400
- Coventry Lake, CT9.2 mi · 2,823 people · home $262,700
- Coventry, CT9.4 mi · 12,235 people · home $330,000
Willington questions
Is Willington, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Willington scores better for retirees than 82% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 44%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Willington?
The median owner-occupied home in Willington is valued at $305,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,114, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,357 a month.
What is the weather like in Willington?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 13.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.2 inches of precipitation a year and 39.0 inches of snow.
Does Willington get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 19, 1965. 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)