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Is Long Hill, CT expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,15423% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$192,465about $16,039/month · 121% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$487,80047% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (92.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.1% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,160 a year. That is $41 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 42 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Long Hill
$2,154
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park
$2,730
Riverside
$3,500+
New Milford
$1,603
Oakville
$1,560
Southwood Acres
$1,907
Groton
$1,920

How much do households earn in Long Hill?

Under $25k
5.7%
$25k–50k
6.3%
$50k–100k
22.0%
$100k–150k
22.2%
$150k+
41.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 63.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Long Hill overall?

Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
117
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
146
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Long Hill, so the Connecticut figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Long Hill

🏛️ Property tax$9,574a year · 1.96% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$215a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Long Hill

Commute to work27.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree56.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Long Hill?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,231 a month less.

Renting
$2,154
Owning
$3,385

Owning assumes a typical $487,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,780 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Long Hill, CT?

Renting in Long Hill costs a median of about $2,154 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.

How much do I need to make to live in Long Hill?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,160 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Long Hill cheap or expensive?

Long Hill is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.4% of the typical household income of $192,465. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Long Hill?

The median homeowner in Long Hill pays $9,574 a year in property taxes, about 1.96% of the median home value.

Is Long Hill 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 Long Hill?

The median home value in Long Hill is $487,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,681 people live in Long Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.