In South Central Connecticut, Connecticut, the median home price is $501,213, compared with the Connecticut median of $580,594; median household income is $88,197; the population is 570,598; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 260.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated July 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
South Central Connecticut at a glance
Population
570,598
Median Household Income
$88,197
Typical Home Value
$501,213
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
260.0
Avg Commute Time
23.5
About South Central Connecticut
South Central Connecticut has a population of 570,598. The median home value is $501,213, 14% below the Connecticut median. Median household income is $88,197 (8% below the Connecticut median). The most populated towns are New Haven, Hamden, and Meriden.
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 South Central Connecticut
15 towns, by population.
County rankings in Connecticut
Every county in Connecticut, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Connecticut
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Connecticut
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Connecticut by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Connecticut
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Connecticut
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Connecticut
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Connecticut
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Connecticut
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Connecticut
- 10Best school ratingsConnecticut School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Connecticut
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Connecticut
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Connecticut
South Central Connecticut at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of South Central Connecticut?
- South Central Connecticut has a population of 570,598 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in South Central Connecticut?
- The median home value in South Central Connecticut is $501,213. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in South Central Connecticut?
- Median household income in South Central Connecticut is $88,197 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is South Central Connecticut in?
- South Central Connecticut is in Connecticut.
- How many towns are in South Central Connecticut?
- South Central Connecticut contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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