The Torrington metro is home to 112,848 people (down 38.3% over five years), with a median household income of $91,035. Typical rent of $1,882/month works out to 24.8% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Torrington's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 27.1% |
| Professional & management | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 24.8% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Torrington market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,882/month suggests a household income around $75,000/year. The metro's median household income is $91,035.
By workforce share: Education & health care (27.1%), Professional & management (11.8%), Manufacturing (10.9%) (Census ACS 5-year).