The Town FilesWeatogue, Connecticut
Community · population 2,906 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $432,800
- Household income
- $163,714
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.7
Weatogue is a community of 2,906 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $432,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks more upscale than 89% of Connecticut towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 75% of Connecticut towns.
How Weatogue 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 Weatogue is worth $432,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $163,714, which is more affordable than 96% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $2,950 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Weatogue | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $432,800 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $2,950 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $163,714 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Weatogue
| People | Weatogue | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79.5% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 25.3% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 93.8% |
Weather in Weatogue
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
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weatogue since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on October 3, 1979 about 8.5 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 510 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 15, 2018.
Public schools in Weatogue
1 public school with 468 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latimer Lane School | K-6 | 468 | 15.1 |
Towns near Weatogue
- Simsbury, CT1.7 mi · 24,517 people · home $443,500
- West Simsbury, CT2.1 mi · 2,521 people · home $503,100
- Simsbury Center, CT2.6 mi · 6,268 people · home $412,800
- Canton, CT4.2 mi · 10,124 people · home $395,300
- Avon, CT4.3 mi · 18,932 people · home $479,700
- Bloomfield, CT4.6 mi · 21,535 people · home $286,900
- Collinsville, CT5.2 mi · 3,721 people · home $395,500
- West Hartford, CT6.8 mi · 64,083 people · home $411,000
Weatogue questions
Is Weatogue, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Weatogue scores better for retirees than 75% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 35%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Weatogue?
The median owner-occupied home in Weatogue is valued at $432,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $163,714, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $2,950 a month.
What is the weather like in Weatogue?
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 Weatogue get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weatogue since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on October 3, 1979. 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)