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Tolland, CT

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Idyllic suburban living with a small-town flavor.

Suburb Commuter Upscale Safe Schools Family-Friendly

Frequently recognized in national publications as one of the best places to live in America, Tolland is an upscale suburban community with the distinct feel of a classic New England small town.

Positioned just 25 minutes northeast of Hartford, Tolland has become a popular community among commuters, and the excellent public schools make the area highly attractive for families (the exceptionally low crime rate is a big plus as well). Like many New England communities, Tolland is full of historic homes and buildings, making the town as visually charming as it is practical.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tolland, CT is $1,396 for one bedroom, $1,632 for two bedrooms, and $1,800 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tolland has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,396/month
740 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tolland Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

466 Students

8
out of 10

Birch Grove Primary School

Public

Grades PK-2

568 Students

Rating Unavailable

Tolland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

519 Students

8
out of 10

Tolland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

724 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belding Wildlife Management Area
  • Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
  • Shenipsit State Forest

Airports

  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.