The Town FilesTerryville, Connecticut
Community · population 5,202 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $243,800
- Household income
- $72,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 37.7
Terryville is a community of 5,202 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $243,800, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 82% of Connecticut towns, more walkable than 75% of Connecticut towns.
How Terryville ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Terryville is worth $243,800, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $72,813, which is more affordable than 64% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,271 a month. 65.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Terryville | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,800 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,271 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $72,813 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 65.3% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Terryville
| People | Terryville | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 93.8% |
Weather in Terryville
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.6 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Terryville since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 29, 1971 about 9.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 131 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 21, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 4, 2026.
Public schools in Terryville
3 public schools with 939 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terryville High School | 9-12 | 370 | 11.6 |
| Harry S. Fisher Elementary School | 3-5 | 293 | 11.7 |
| Eli Terry Jr. Middle School | 6-8 | 276 | 9.9 |
Towns near Terryville
- Plymouth, CT1.2 mi · 11,671 people · home $275,000
- Bristol, CT3.5 mi · 60,833 people · home $277,800
- Thomaston, CT4.6 mi · 7,442 people · home $282,600
- Burlington, CT5.8 mi · 9,519 people · home $418,700
- Wolcott, CT6.1 mi · 16,142 people · home $326,200
- Harwinton, CT6.4 mi · 5,484 people · home $352,100
- Watertown, CT6.9 mi · 22,105 people · home $333,500
- Oakville, CT7.5 mi · 9,504 people · home $280,500
Terryville questions
Is Terryville, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Terryville scores better for retirees than 14% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 26%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Terryville?
The median owner-occupied home in Terryville is valued at $243,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,813, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,271 a month.
What is the weather like in Terryville?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 38.6 inches of snow.
Does Terryville get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Terryville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 29, 1971. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)