Torrington

Torrington, Connecticut Overview

Torrington scores 56.0/100 overall (B), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Connecticut — below the state composite of 73.5. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 90/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Torrington

Torrington’s median income of $69,611 is 25% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.3% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Safety in Torrington

Torrington’s violent crime rate of 117.9 per 100,000 is well below both the Connecticut rate of 136 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1347.1 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Torrington

The median home value is $195,800. Median monthly rent is $1,101. Renters spend 19.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Torrington

The adult obesity rate in Torrington is 30.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.8%. Residents report an average of 17 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Connecticut ranks #4 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Torrington

Torrington has a high school graduation rate of 79%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $24,026 per student, well above the national median. The city has 6 public schools serving 3,787 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Torrington

The annual average temperature in Torrington is 49.7°F. Summers average 67°F. Winters average 33.8°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.3 inches per year.

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