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Torrington, CT

Founded 1740Northwest Hills Planning RegionElev. 165 m
Population
35,481
Median home
$195,800
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Torrington

Torrington is a city in Connecticut with about 35,481 residents. Torrington was founded in 1740 and sits in Northwest Hills Planning Region. The median age is 43.4 and the median household income is $69,611. Homes carry a median value of $195,800, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.6%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,481
Median age
43.4
Median household income
$69,611
Per-capita income
$37,570
Poverty rate
13.6%
High-school grad or higher
89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
Unemployment
7%
Avg. commute
26.9 min
Work from home
7.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.6%
Hispanic or Latino13.6%
Black5.8%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38%
Service20.3%
Sales & office17.5%
Production, transportation & material moving15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$195,800
Median gross rent
$1,101/mo
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Median year built
1961
Households
15,167
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Torrington has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading48%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Oliver Wolcott Technical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Torrington High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Torrington Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Forbes SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
Southwest SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
Torringford SchoolElementary
Vogel-Wetmore SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% below national
Torrington118
Connecticut154
United States386
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% below national
Torrington1,347
Connecticut1,580
United States1,952
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Torrington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Torrington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for Torrington's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Context

Neighborhood info

Torrington was founded in 1740 and sits in Northwest Hills Planning Region. Elevation ~165 m.

Map of Torrington
Torrington, CT
Where Torrington is
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Warner TheatreGillette's Grist MillSouth SchoolPaugnut Forest Administration BuildingWarrenton Woolen MillFyler--Hotchkiss EstateAlldis, James, HouseTorrington Fire Department Headquarters
Notable people from Torrington
John BrownSteven H. StrogatzNathaniel MarstonJordan WilliamsJoan RosazzaCarl A. AndersonPatricia McGowan WaldStanley GriswoldConnie RasinskiLyman Cornelius Smith
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Nearby cities
Litchfield (7 mi)Bantam (9 mi)Bristol (14 mi)Waterbury (20 mi)New Britain (21 mi)Hartford (24 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Torrington, CT (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Torrington, Connecticut.

Luis Albert Rivera, 42
Torrington · 06790
AKA Luis Rivera
Carlos Martin Rodriguez, 37
Torrington · 06790
Anthony Gonzalez, 26
Torrington · Litchfield County · 06790
Christopher Nokisi Brown, 24
Torrington · Litchfield County · 06790
AKA Chris Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Torrington — frequently asked

What is the population of Torrington, Connecticut?
Torrington has a population of about 35,481, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Torrington?
The median home value in Torrington is $195,800, and the median gross rent is $1,101/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Torrington safe? What is the crime rate?
Torrington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 118 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
How many schools are in Torrington?
Torrington has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Torrington?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Torrington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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