Northwest Hills Planning Region
Connecticut

What stands out

Against every county in America, Northwest Hills Planning Region is unusual in three ways: the property tax rate is in the top 5% of American counties (1.89%), home internet speed is in the top 6% of American counties (296 Mbps), and the median household income is in the top 7% of American counties ($87,971). Within Connecticut it ranks 5th of 9 counties for the property tax rate.

Where you are

You live in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. 112,696 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +249).

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 $87,971 a year, higher than 93% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $64,312. 12% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 25 minutes each way.

Connecticut takes 4.6% of that median income in state income tax, about $4,088 a year.

Home

A two-bedroom rents for around $1,162 a month. Property tax is 1.89% of home value, roughly $5,611 a year on that median home, higher than 95% of American counties.

Safety and health

6.7% 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 296 Mbps down, faster than 94% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 2 breweries, 15 museums.