Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Connecticut

What stands out

If you had to describe Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region in numbers, start here: the uninsured rate is in the bottom 9% of American counties (5.9%), the median household income is in the top 10% of American counties ($83,119), and home internet speed is in the top 10% of American counties (283 Mbps). Within Connecticut it ranks 2nd of 9 counties for the uninsured rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. 95,687 people live here with you. The population grew 0.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +631).

Connecticut has among the highest property taxes and highest per-capita incomes in the country, and both are concentrated in Fairfield County, an hour from Manhattan by train. The state taxes Social Security only above income thresholds and phases out tax on pensions and IRA withdrawals for middle incomes. It has an estate tax with an exemption matched to the federal level.

Money

The typical household here brings in $83,119 a year, higher than 90% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $58,265. 9% of workers work from home.

Connecticut takes 4.6% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,822 a year.

Home

A two-bedroom rents for around $1,128 a month. Property tax is 1.58% of home value, roughly $4,246 a year on that median home, higher than 88% of American counties.

Safety and health

5.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

Neighbors and politics

Under Connecticut law you need local approval to carry a concealed handgun, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 283 Mbps down, faster than 90% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 2 breweries, 3 museums.