In Northeastern Connecticut, Connecticut, the median home price is $396,811, compared with the Connecticut median of $580,594; median household income is $90,589; the population is 96,312; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 122.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Northeastern Connecticut at a glance
Population
96,312
Median Household Income
$90,589
Typical Home Value
$396,811
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
122.7
Avg Commute Time
29.0
About Northeastern Connecticut
Northeastern Connecticut has a population of 96,312. The median home value is $396,811, 32% below the Connecticut median. Median household income is $90,589 (5% below the Connecticut median). The most populated towns are Killingly, Plainfield, and Thompson.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Northeastern Connecticut
16 towns, by population.
County rankings in Connecticut
Every county in Connecticut, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- Cheapest Counties to Buy a House
- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
- Counties With the Lowest Property Tax
- Counties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance
- Counties With the Cheapest Childcare
- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Northeastern Connecticut at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Northeastern Connecticut?
- Northeastern Connecticut has a population of 96,312 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Northeastern Connecticut?
- The median home value in Northeastern Connecticut is $396,811. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Northeastern Connecticut?
- Median household income in Northeastern Connecticut is $90,589 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Northeastern Connecticut in?
- Northeastern Connecticut is in Connecticut.
- How many towns are in Northeastern Connecticut?
- Northeastern Connecticut contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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