Bantam
| State |  Connecticut |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 860 |
| Area | 3 km² |
| Population | 772 |
| Population Density | 295 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 281 m |
| FIPS | 0902690 |
| GNIS-ID | 205245 |
| Place type | Municipality |
| Coordinates | ♁41° 43′ N, 73° 15′ W |
| Latitude | 41.724745 |
| Longitude | -73.242263 |
Bantam is located in the Northwest Hills Planning Region in Connecticut. Currently, 1 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 772 on an area of 3 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +3.30 % · ⌀ 688 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 1,114 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 1,316 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 1,616 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 2,082 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 2,348 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +8.80 % · 317,700 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +7.88 % · 49.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -36.61 % · 8.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · -1.95 % · 51,406 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · +13.47 % · 14.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +5.32 % · 376
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +15.73 % · 26.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -10.48 % · 26.7 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +24.09 % · 16.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · -5.22 % · 47.2 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Bantam
YoY +0.39 % · 772
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9 % |
| Diabetes | 9.9 % |
| High blood pressure | 33.6 % |
| Smoking | 9.6 % |
| Depression | 21.0 % |
| Asthma | 10.7 % |
| Physically inactive | 22.7 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 5.9 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Bantam
The map shows the position of Bantam based on the stored coordinates.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Bantam and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Litchfield | 4 km |
| Morris | 4 km |
| Litchfield | 5 km |
| Warren | 8 km |
| New Preston | 9 km |
| Washington | 9 km |
| Bethlehem | 10 km |
| Bethlehem Village | 10 km |
| Goshen | 14 km |
| Thomaston | 14 km |
| Thomaston | 14 km |
| Northwest Harwinton | 15 km |
The largest cities in Northwest Hills Planning Region
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Bantam and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
