Redding
| State |  Connecticut |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | 203, 475 |
| Area | 83 km² |
| Water area | 1 km² |
| Population | 8,847 |
| Population Density | 106 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 144 m |
| FIPS | 0919063480 |
| GNIS-ID | 213495 |
| Founded | 1767 |
| Place type | Municipality |
| Coordinates | ♁41° 18′ N, 73° 24′ W |
| Latitude | 41.305415 |
| Longitude | -73.392584 |
Redding is located in the Western Connecticut Planning Region in Connecticut. Currently, 1 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 8,847 on an area of 83 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
Building approvals
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Rent price development
YoY $ · +28.19 % · ⌀ 2,101 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 1,731 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 2,100 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 2,511 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 3,036 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 3,598 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +2.72 % · 706,300 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +2.24 % · 91.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -4.81 % · 5.5 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -0.12 % · 0.6 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · +5.29 % · 186,060 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +28.57 % · 3.6 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · +9.31 % · 4.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +7.79 % · 1,412
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · -0.58 % · 72.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -1.71 % · 36.1 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +5.39 % · 32.5 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · +0.97 % · 52.0 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Redding
YoY +0.14 % · 8,847
Map of Redding
The map shows the position of Redding based on the stored coordinates.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Redding and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Redding Center | 1 km |
| Topstone | 5 km |
| Bethel | 6 km |
| Branchville | 6 km |
| Bethel | 7 km |
| Route 7 Gateway | 7 km |
| Georgetown | 8 km |
| Dodgingtown | 9 km |
| Easton | 9 km |
| Lakes East | 9 km |
| Ridgefield | 9 km |
| Weston | 9 km |
