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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 40
Population1,274
Foreign Born7.5%
Population Density928people per mi²
Median Age46.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

118/100

18% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Litchfield, Connecticut

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$37k
Comfortable $74k$108k
Luxury $176k+$274k+
Elite (Top 5%) $208k+$322k+
Affordability Ratio

99%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
13
Positive
8
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

15 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

10 within 20 miles

4.3mi

Airport

JFK — John F. Kennedy International

82.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Morris, CT

4.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 2.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery4Nearest 8.3 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$107k-11.8%
42% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.4M
109% above US avg
College Educated
64.8%
85% above US avg
WFH
13.6%
5% below US avg
Homeownership
71.8%
10% above US avg
Median Home
$379k
34% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 72% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−32.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−38.1%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.61 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−26.8%
Burglary
0.81 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.85 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.70 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Litchfield, Connecticut
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (5% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season185 days238 frost-free
Annual Rainfall55.6"
Elevation1,076 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor83 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak928/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Hurricane, Tornado, Cold Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 225 mi · coast 33 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$53.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew York8.3M people are 83 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital27 miHartford, CT
Nearest Prison22 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:21:31.000Z

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