Cost of Living in Hebron, CT

Population 9,109 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

123
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Hebron a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $367,000.

Located 15 miles east of Hartford, Hebron falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 69% higher than Hartford's $217,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 120
Rent 127

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hebron

The median home value in Hebron is $366,500 — 20% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,669/month, 27% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $140,700/year is 89% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 7.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 60.2°F and lows of 39.6°F. Overall, Hebron has a cost of living index of 123 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$366,500
20% above avg
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
27% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,133
1 BR
$1,306
2 BR
$1,653
3 BR
$1,992
4 BR
$2,363
Owner-occupied 88.9%
Renter-occupied 11.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,669
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,283/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.4 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.4%
Carpooled
8.1%
Public transit
1.5%
Work from home
20.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$140,700
89% above avg
Per Capita Income
$67,510
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
30% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.6%
Graduate degree 22.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.5
Male median age 44.2
Female median age 49.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.2°F
Avg Low
39.6°F
Annual Precip
43.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363947597078838174635241
Low °F 181927374756626052413124
Precip" 3.202.663.953.973.403.872.664.374.113.833.553.68

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hebron, CT?

Hebron has a cost index of 123 (100 = national average). It is 23% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hebron, CT?

The median gross rent in Hebron is $1,669 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hebron?

The median home value in Hebron is $366,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hebron?

The median household income in Hebron is $140,700 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hebron, CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hebron is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is Hebron, CT affordable?

Hebron is above average in cost of living, with an index of 123 — about 23% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hebron?

Hebron has average high temperatures of 60.2°F and average lows of 39.6°F. Annual precipitation is 43.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hebron at a Glance

Population
9,109
Median Income
$140,700
Home Value
$366,500
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
60.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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