salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 65.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,680 a year. That is $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Connecticut. It is number 47 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glastonbury Center?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glastonbury Center
| Size | Glastonbury Center | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,903 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,650 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,248 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,153 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glastonbury Center overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glastonbury Center, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glastonbury Center
Life in Glastonbury Center
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glastonbury Center?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $123 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $373,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glastonbury Center, CT?
Renting in Glastonbury Center costs a median of about $2,467 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Glastonbury Center?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,680 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glastonbury Center cheap or expensive?
Glastonbury Center is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $115,785. It ranks 47th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glastonbury Center?
The median homeowner in Glastonbury Center pays $7,859 a year in property taxes, about 2.11% of the median home value.
Is Glastonbury Center more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Glastonbury Center?
The median home value in Glastonbury Center is $373,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,266 people live in Glastonbury Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.