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Moving to Litchfield, Connecticut

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Litchfield is located at 55km east of Hartford. It is located in an area known for its beautiful hills, this pristine village west of Hartford is one of the most elegant colonial centers in America. It was first settled in 1720, and you’ll see many fine examples of colonial architecture, including the birthplaces of Ethan Allen and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Kent Falls is in the heart of the wooded and hilly Litchfield Hills, an area worth a long, leisurely drive for the views, the peace and the quie.

Population: 8,316. Estimated population in July 2024: 8,684 (+4.4% change)
Males: 3,997 (48.1%), Females: 4,319 (51.9%)

Litchfield County

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.6 years
Median household income: $58,418
Median house value: $179,900

Population by Race

Races in Litchfield:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Black (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: Irish (20.4%), English (17.7%), Italian (17.4%), German (14.0%), Polish (9.6%), French (7.9%).

Elevation: 1086 feet

Land area: 1.4 square miles

Map of Litchfield, CT

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Litchfield

  • High school or higher: 89.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Litchfield town

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 63.6%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

4.0% Foreign born (2.3% Europe, 0.7% Asia, 0.5% North America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Litchfield:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Litchfield:

Other public-use airports nearest to Litchfield:

  • NORTHFIELD (about 7 miles; THOMASTON, CT; Abbreviation: N09)
  • MOUNTAIN MEADOW AIRSTRIP (about 14 miles; BURLINGTON, CT; Abbreviation: 22B)
  • WATERBURY (about 14 miles; WATERBURY, CT; Abbreviation: N41)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Litchfield:

  • NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; WATERBURY, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,834)
  • CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 8,967)
  • QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; HAMDEN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 5,836)
  • WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; DANBURY, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,297)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD (about 31 miles; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Full-time enrollment: 5,557)
  • YALE UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 11,011)
  • UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT (about 33 miles; Bridgeport, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,162)

Schools

Public high schools in Litchfield:

  • LITCHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 674; Location: 14 PLUMB HILL RD; Grades: 07 – 12)
  • WAMOGO REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 548; Location: 98 WAMOGO RD.; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high school in Litchfield:

  • THE FORMAN SCHOOL (Students: 170; Location: 12 NORFOLK RD; Grades: 9 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Litchfield:

  • CENTER SCHOOL (Students: 343; Location: 125 WEST STREET; Grades: PK – 03)
  • LITCHFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 341; Location: 35 PLUMB HILL RD; Grades: 04 – 06)
  • EDUCATION CONNECTION HEADSTART (Students: 177; Location: 355 GOSHEN RD.; Grades: PK – PK)
  • EDUCATION CONNECTION SPECIAL EDUCATION (Students: 39; Location: 355 GOSHEN RD.; Grades: PK – 12)
  • HOMEBOUND (Students: 1; Location: 98 WAMOGO ROAD; Grades: 11 – 11)
  • HOMEBOUND (Location: 35 PLUMB HILL ROAD; Grades: PK – 12)

Private primary/middle school in Litchfield:

  • CONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC (Students: 84; Location: PO BOX 161; Grades: 8 – 11; Boys only)

Libraries

Libraries in Litchfield:

  • OLIVER WOLCOTT LIBRARY (Operating income: $396,342; Location: 160 SOUTH ST.; 46,838 books; 1,290 audio materials; 1,196 video materials; 81 serial subscriptions)
  • GILBERT LIBRARY (Operating income: $25,728; Location: 38 MAIN ST.; 9,268 books; 60 audio materials; 127 video materials; 48 serial subscriptions)

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