Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 822 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,405 (27.2%) |
| Some College | 7,842 (10%) |
| Associates | 9,658 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 7,645 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31,249 (39.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,163 ▲ 27% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $334,152 ▲ 20% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,243/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 54,210 |
| Vacant Units | 8,221 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Northwest Hills County is located in Connecticut and encompasses 34 ZIP codes spanning 33 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 110,112 residents. With a median age of 46.82, it is a mature county.
Northwest Hills County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $97,162 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Northwest Hills County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $334,152 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,242. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Northwest Hills County are primarily White (82.72%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Northwest Hills County, CT is a middle-income area in Connecticut. The 34 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06750 | Bantam | 1,324 | $78,750 | $325,300 | $693 | 3.0% | 46.5% |
| 06063 | Barkhamsted | 3,248 | $126,432 | $355,500 | $1,228 | 7.1% | 62.6% |
| 06013 | Burlington | 9,613 | $158,357 | $393,900 | $1,235 | 5.1% | 63.1% |
| 06018 | Canaan | 2,630 | $56,328 | $256,800 | $1,270 | 9.3% | 44.1% |
| 06021 | Colebrook | 1,463 | $114,904 | $332,400 | $1,281 | 1.2% | 48.0% |
| 06754 | Cornwall Bridge | 1,849 | $104,444 | $434,800 | $1,188 | 2.1% | 56.5% |
| 06024 | East Canaan | 570 | $79,189 | $208,600 | — | 0.0% | 40.0% |
| 06027 | East Hartland | 1,376 | $114,563 | $336,300 | $1,292 | 0.9% | 44.5% |
| 06031 | Falls Village | 1,385 | $99,219 | $465,100 | $1,802 | 2.4% | 61.8% |
| 06756 | Goshen | 3,013 | $169,821 | $431,700 | $1,464 | 2.1% | 58.7% |
| 06791 | Harwinton | 5,565 | $108,382 | $344,900 | $1,574 | 4.3% | 50.1% |
| 06757 | Kent | 1,987 | $95,435 | $359,600 | $680 | 3.3% | 62.8% |
| 06758 | Lakeside | 22 | $71,250 | $350,000 | — | — | 22.7% |
| 06039 | Lakeville | 1,955 | $98,882 | $656,500 | $1,354 | 0.0% | 66.6% |
| 06759 | Litchfield | 5,436 | $113,472 | $430,100 | $1,313 | 5.3% | 66.3% |
| 06763 | Morris | 2,078 | $113,750 | $376,800 | $1,208 | 8.5% | 52.7% |
| 06057 | New Hartford | 5,922 | $117,224 | $350,900 | $1,184 | 4.8% | 59.9% |
| 06058 | Norfolk | 1,819 | $85,859 | $379,900 | $1,207 | 4.7% | 59.1% |
| 06778 | Northfield | 1,618 | $108,750 | $298,000 | $1,013 | 7.0% | 38.6% |
| 06065 | Riverton | 671 | $119,401 | $345,500 | — | 2.2% | 49.1% |
| 06783 | Roxbury | 2,184 | $120,250 | $709,200 | $1,739 | 3.6% | 70.6% |
| 06068 | Salisbury | 2,034 | $96,375 | $821,100 | $1,868 | 20.3% | 49.8% |
| 06069 | Sharon | 2,562 | $106,761 | $434,000 | $1,813 | 0.3% | 66.3% |
| 06785 | South Kent | 943 | $116,648 | $730,900 | — | 0.0% | 69.7% |
| 06790 | Torrington | 35,544 | $69,720 | $196,100 | $1,101 | 6.9% | 36.2% |
| 06793 | Washington | 1,270 | $119,375 | $1,071,900 | $1,716 | 1.8% | 73.3% |
| 06796 | West Cornwall | 843 | $107,125 | $480,700 | — | 10.9% | 62.4% |
| 06091 | West Hartland | 176 | $65,962 | $300,000 | — | 4.1% | 36.8% |
| 06098 | Winsted | 10,200 | $68,661 | $238,700 | $1,189 | 5.4% | 38.4% |