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Connecticut: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Connecticut, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Connecticut at a glance

Population

3,624,508

Median Household Income

$95,781

Typical Home Value

$580,594

School District Rating

6.7

Violent Crime Rate

182.0

Avg Commute Time

26.5

About Connecticut on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Connecticut. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Connecticut

9 counties, alphabetical.

Connecticut at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Connecticut?
Connecticut has a population of 3,624,508 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Connecticut?
The median home value in Connecticut is $580,594. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Connecticut?
Median household income in Connecticut is $95,781 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 9 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Connecticut?
The average one-way commute in Connecticut is 26.5 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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