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Torrington, CT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 45
Population35,481
Foreign Born4.5%
Population Density892people per mi²
Median Age43.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

85/100

15% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Torrington, Connecticut

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$33k
Comfortable $38k$56k
Luxury $111k+$171k+
Elite (Top 5%) $130k+$202k+
Affordability Ratio

124%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean78%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
13
Positive
20
Poor
3
Negative
4

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

13.5mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

16.9mi

Airport

Robertson Airport

15.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Waterbury, CT

17.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 4.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 8.6 mi
Marina2Nearest 8.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 18.5 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 0.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$70k+4.5%
7% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$781k
19% above US avg
College Educated
24.5%
30% below US avg
WFH
7.9%
45% below US avg
Homeownership
66.4%
2% above US avg
Median Home
$196k
31% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 82% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
13.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+1.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+13.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.31 / 1k Residents4% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.53 / 1k Residents14% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−10.1%
Burglary
0.64 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.63 / 1k Residents20% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.62 / 1k Residents64% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Torrington, Connecticut
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (5% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone6A~-7°F min
Growing Season199 days250 frost-free
Annual Rainfall54.7"
Elevation554 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor88 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak892/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 221 mi · coast 35 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$53.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew York8.3M people are 88 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital23 miHartford, CT
Nearest Prison22 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:11:33.000Z

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