salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. It is a highly educated city: 70.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $110,680 a year. That is $53 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 56 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Simsbury Center?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Simsbury Center
| Size | Simsbury Center | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,568 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,307 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,795 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,110 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Simsbury 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 Simsbury Center, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Simsbury Center
Life in Simsbury Center
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Simsbury Center?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $97 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $412,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Simsbury Center, CT?
Renting in Simsbury Center costs a median of about $2,767 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Simsbury Center?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $110,680 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Simsbury Center cheap or expensive?
Simsbury Center is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $149,094. It ranks 56th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Simsbury Center?
The median homeowner in Simsbury Center pays $8,417 a year in property taxes, about 2.04% of the median home value.
Is Simsbury 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 Simsbury Center?
The median home value in Simsbury Center is $412,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,198 people live in Simsbury Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.