salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (80.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,160 a year. That is $38 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 37 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wethersfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wethersfield
| Size | Wethersfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $846 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,919 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,290 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,443 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wethersfield 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 Wethersfield, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wethersfield
Life in Wethersfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wethersfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $273 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $324,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wethersfield, CT?
Renting in Wethersfield costs a median of about $1,979 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Wethersfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,160 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wethersfield cheap or expensive?
Wethersfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $136,760. It ranks 37th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wethersfield?
The median homeowner in Wethersfield pays $7,296 a year in property taxes, about 2.25% of the median home value.
Is Wethersfield 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 Wethersfield?
The median home value in Wethersfield is $324,600, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
27,250 people live in Wethersfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.