Living in Tolland County, Connecticut
Tolland County is a county in Connecticut with a population of around 151,420, part of the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA metro area. The main communities are Ellington, Vernon, Mansfield.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,591/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $346K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 38°F) and cool summers (highs around 75°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away.
Demographics
Tolland County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a moderately educated workforce (42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Tolland County, Connecticut
Home price trend in Tolland County
Top Cities and towns in Tolland County
Storrs
Population: 15,344
Home price:NA
Columbia
Population: 4,971
Home price:$311,219
Somers
Population: 11,444
Home price:$360,475
Mansfield
Population: 26,543
Home price:$281,748
Coventry
Population: 12,435
Home price:$290,947
Ellington
Population: NA
Home price:$323,304
Hebron
Population: 9,686
Home price:$337,486
Vernon
Population: 29,179
Home price:NA
Tolland
Population: 15,052
Home price:$318,081
Andover
Population: 3,303
Home price:$308,719
Union
Population: 693
Home price:$297,444
Willington
Population: 6,216
Home price:$274,341
Bolton
Population: 4,980
Home price:$333,406
Rent Price trend in Tolland County
Demographics & Amenities in Tolland County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
37.7 Years
Average Family Size
3.04
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Tolland County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Tolland County
Average Summer temperature
88°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
43.63 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Tolland County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.9%
Total Employer Establishments
88,060
Poverty (%)
10.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Tolland County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Permit required for open and concealed carry
Health inTolland County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Tolland County
Robbery
0.31/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.48/ per 1000
Burglary
4.14/ per 1000
Arson
0.12/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.32/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000