Cost of Living in Pomfret, CT

Population 4,294 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

118
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 Pomfret a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $392,000.

Geographically, Pomfret is about 30 miles west of Providence, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 21% higher than Providence's $323,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 128
Rent 101

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

About the Cost of Living in Pomfret

The median home value in Pomfret is $391,900 — 28% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,332/month, 1% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,642/year is 42% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above 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, Pomfret has a cost of living index of 118 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$391,900
28% above avg
Median Rent
$1,332/mo
1% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,135
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$1,958
4 BR
$2,344
Owner-occupied 80.3%
Renter-occupied 19.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,332
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,946/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
24.1 min
11% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.4%
Carpooled
2.0%
Walked
2.8%
Work from home
11.0%

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
$105,642
42% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,375
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
20% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.4%
Graduate degree 27.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.2
Male median age 45.5
Female median age 51

🌤 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 Pomfret, CT?

Pomfret has a cost index of 118 (100 = national average). It is 18% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pomfret, CT?

The median gross rent in Pomfret is $1,332 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pomfret?

The median home value in Pomfret is $391,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pomfret?

The median household income in Pomfret is $105,642 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pomfret, CT?

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

Is Pomfret, CT affordable?

Pomfret is above average in cost of living, with an index of 118 — about 18% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pomfret?

Pomfret 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.

Pomfret at a Glance

Population
4,294
Median Income
$105,642
Home Value
$391,900
Median Rent
$1,332/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg High Temp
60.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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