Best Places to Live in Colchester, Connecticut

Colchester, CT is a small town located in New London County. It has a rich history dating back to 1698 when it was founded by settlers from England. Today the town offers residents a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking trails. There are also several local businesses that provide services to the community. Small-city complex - Eastern Connecticut along the Long Island Sound to 15 miles north along the Thames River.

State: Connecticut
County: New London County
Metro Area: Norwich-New London Metro Area
City: Colchester

Zip Codes: 06415
Cost of Living: 10.9% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 7 ft above sea level

Pros
Central location
Historic interest
Attractive setting

Cons
Harsh winters
Some urban decay
Weak job growth

What Bert Has To Say About Norwich-New London Metro Area

New London is located where the broad Thames River empties into the Long Island Sound. Norwich lies about 13 miles upriver. New London has a rich maritime history and is now home to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Norwich is an early industrial center, where the first paper and iron nails were made in the mid-1700’s. Both cities remain fairly industrial but have modestly attractive downtown cores with areas of historic buildings. New London is also home to two small colleges.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Colchester is 6.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Colchester jobs have increased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Colchester's cost of living is 10.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Colchester's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Colchester, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, New London county remained very strongly Democratic, 56.9% to 40.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Colchester's population is 15,552 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 29.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Colchester is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.6%.

SCHOOLS

Colchester public schools spend $15,570 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.6 students per teacher in Colchester. More Education

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Housing Market in Colchester

It's a good time to buy in Colchester. Home Appreciation is up 10.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Colchester is .

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Reviews for Colchester 3 Reviews

one of ct best towns - 11/23/2015
I vote that we nickname colchester coolchester... Read More

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Life in Colchester - 12/20/2009
Colchester to me is a perfect place to live. Although it is about a 30 minute drive to most stores, it has a lot to offer, and especially if you have children. There is... Read More

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A Nice Place to Live and Work - 3/25/2008
Colchester is located in the south-central portion of Connecticut about 30 minutes east of the capital of Hartford. Our downtown area is situated around a large town... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN COLCHESTER, CONNECTICUT

06415

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