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Is Terryville, CT expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 37 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,40937% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,529about $6,544/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$243,80027% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,360 a year. That is $46 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 44 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Terryville
$2,409
Noroton
$3,500+
Pawcatuck
$1,261
Sherwood Manor
$1,867
Portland
$1,238
Hazardville
$1,688
Cheshire Village
$1,234

How much do households earn in Terryville?

Under $25k
13.1%
$25k–50k
24.6%
$50k–100k
38.1%
$100k–150k
12.6%
$150k+
9.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Terryville

SizeTerryvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,419$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,343$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,509$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Terryville 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 Terryville, so the Connecticut figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Terryville

🏛️ Property tax$5,065a year · 2.08% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$179a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Terryville

Commute to work28.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Terryville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $717 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,409
Owning
$1,692

Owning assumes a typical $243,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,380 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Terryville, CT?

Renting in Terryville costs a median of about $2,409 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.

How much do I need to make to live in Terryville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,360 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Terryville cheap or expensive?

Terryville is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.8% of the typical household income of $78,529. It ranks 44th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Terryville?

The median homeowner in Terryville pays $5,065 a year in property taxes, about 2.08% of the median home value.

Is Terryville 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 Terryville?

The median home value in Terryville is $243,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,461 people live in Terryville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.