Apartments for rent in Wethersfield, CT

Wethersfield is a small city in Connecticut with a population of just over 26,000. Retirees should fit right in, as they account for 20% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. The majority of Wethersfield residents own their homes, and 21% of residents rent. The average rent of $1,084 per month is a bit below the state average.

There are four primary industries in Wethersfield: healthcare, education, finance, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 27% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Wethersfield workers earn an average annual income of almost $93K, more than those elsewhere in Connecticut. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (7%), Wethersfield has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 10% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 17% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, quicker than most cities in Connecticut, Wethersfield residents have found that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing way to get to work, opted for by 47% of workers, while public transportation is not extensively used. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.