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Living in Willimantic, CT
Explore Willimantic and see how it fits the life you want to build.
18,096
Population
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
County
Census-Designated Place
Place Type
Connecticut
State
Overall Match6.3 / 10
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Willimantic at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population18,096
Median Household Income$45,962
Median Home Value$190,900
Median Gross Rent$1,063
Median Age31.3
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home6.2%
Homeownership34.9%
Housing Vacancy6.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Willimantic is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Willimantic Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Willimantic and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Willimantic
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$190,900
Median Gross Rent$1,063
Homeownership34.9%
Housing Vacancy6.2%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Willimantic, CT
Median Household Income$45,962
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home6.2%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Willimantic and how households are structured
Population18,096
Median Age31.3
Average Household Size2.4
Willimantic is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Willimantic
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Willimantic point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High82.8°F
Average Winter Low18.1°F
Annual Rainfall43.3 in.
Annual Snowfall39.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Willimantic
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Willimantic is located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
County Intelligence
Willimantic & Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Willimantic is located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Willimantic.
Current NarrowTheList data for Willimantic shows a population of about 18,096. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Willimantic.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.