Willimantic, CT Area Guide

Get crime, demographics and other data for any location in Willimantic, CT

Photo of Willimantic, CT

( 5 Ratings )

Living in Willimantic, CT

Ranks better than 85% of areas Follow

Population

Median Age

Willimantic Area Facts

Willimantic has a Livability Score of 85_/100, which is considered exceptional
Willimantic crime rates are 37% lower than the Connecticut average
Cost of living in Willimantic is 15% lower than the Connecticut average

Area Score

Is This the Right Place for You?

Local Insights Report

Uncover the key details before you move
Use local data to guide a smarter investment
Compare neighborhoods side by side

Local Insights Report

What do the locals think about Willimantic?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

Based on 5 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Willimantic Reviews

Write a review about Willimantic Tell people what you like or don't like about Willimantic…

Willimantic Living In Connecticut 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) As a former Military family, we have lived all across this great United States and abroad. I know my commanding officer still cannot believe that I ended up in a small town like Willimantic, but I always remind him that due to the low cost of living, it was a choice of necessity. ...Read More

Although my family has lived various places for so long, I wanted them to be closer to my wife's side of the family. The pay that I receive counters the fact that there are not many jobs here in Willimantic. While the weather is nice, and crime is very low, I don't expect my wife to go out and just work at some rinky dink little spot. She is fine living off of my wages.

Our son is about to start his first year at ECSU and he is thrilled to actually have some stability and the ability to finally call one place home. Not only is this place home, but it really feels like it too. Read Less

Show All Reviews

Willimantic Awards

❰ ❱

Compare Willimantic, CT Livability

Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses

Local Insights Report

Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

UNLOCK FULL COMPARISON →

Local Insights Report

A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Willimantic? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

War Memorial Park

Wilimantic Whitewater Park

Webb Lawn

Guild Field

Jillson Square Park

Veterans’ Memorial

Young's Park

Windham Mills State Heritage Park

Entertainment

Kerri Art Studio and Gallery

Swift Waters Artisans' Cooperative

Burton Leavitt Theatre

Jillison House Museum

Windham Textile and History Museum

Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum

Old Porcelain Mine

Mansfield Movieplex 8

Food & Drink

Domino's

Subway

Dunkin'

Dairy Queen

Hot Shots

Windham Wine and Spirits

The Harp on Church

Elm Package Store

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Willimantic? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Willimantic.

Drive to Work

71%

6% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

4%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

10%

7% higher than the US average

B Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Willimantic? The cost of living in Willimantic is 101/100 - which is 15% lower than Connecticut.

1% more expensive than average

18% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Willimantic? Willimantic crime rates are 1,083, which are 37% lower than Connecticut

1,083 per 100k people

53% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

53% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

F Employment

What is the median income in Willimantic? The median income in Willimantic is $35,630 which is 50% lower than Connecticut.

Median household income

$35,63036% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$18,09139% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

21% higher than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Willimantic a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Windham Hospital

Pharmacies

Willimantic Pharmacy

Walgreens

Doctors

Counseling & Psychological Services

Windham Pediatrics

B+ Housing

What are Willimantic home prices? Willimantic home prices are $151,500 - which is 44% lower than Connecticut

Median home value

$151,50018% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$8817% lower than the US average

46% lower than the US average

D+ Schools

Does Willimantic have good schools? The Willimantic graduation rate is 72% - which is 17% lower than Connecticut

High school grad. rates

13% lower than the US average

School test scores

39% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

27% lower than the US average

B+ User Ratings

Is Willimantic a good place to live? Willimantic has an overall rating of 74% from 5 reviews.

Overall user rating

5 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

4 total surveys