Litchfield County

CT · Pop. 156,113 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Litchfield County is a mixed county in CT with a population of approximately 156,113.

$/Acre: $24,951

Property Tax: 2.14%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 321.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.14%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax6.97%

Cost of Living Index120.4

Median Household Income$66,698

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$24,951

Median Home Price$1108K

Acres for Sale2420

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,607 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)336 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K237

Property Crime /100K318

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak