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Litchfield, CT


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Litchfield, Connecticut

Litchfield, Connecticut, in Litchfield county, is 13 miles W of Bristol, Connecticut (center to center) and 80 miles NE of New York, New York. There are 1,328 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Litchfield

In Litchfield, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Litchfield had a median family income of $77,843. Most of the residents of Litchfield tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. People say that Litchfield is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Litchfield folks tended to give their money ($14,750) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Litchfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Litchfield that were owner-occupied was 63%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Litchfield. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Litchfield, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Litchfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLitchfield Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLitchfield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLitchfield College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLitchfield Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Litchfield People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Litchfield Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Litchfield Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Litchfield, CT

Comparing Litchfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens810
Female Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity41
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents25
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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Litchfield between 1901 and 1906

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