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Northwest Hills Planning Region
Connecticut

113K

Population

$88K

Median Income

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Median Home

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Politics

Economy

Median Household Income$88K

This county

national avg ~$75K

Poverty Rate7.9%

This county

national avg ~11.5%

Median Individual Earnings$53K

This county

national avg $45K

Professional/Management Workers43.7%

Average Adjusted Gross Income$105K

Work From Home %12.0%

This county

national avg 17.0%

Population Under 1819.1%

This county

national avg 22.0%

Single-Person Households28.5%

This county

national avg 28.0%

Banks & Finance Firms58

Income (20th Percentile)$38K

Income (80th Percentile)$174K

Income (95th Percentile)$250K

Bachelor's Degree or Higher32.3%

This county

national avg 35.0%

Less Than High School6.8%

This county

national avg 11.0%

Dependency Ratio0.97

Education Wage Premium1.83x

Median Earnings (Bachelor's)$67K

Median Earnings (Graduate)$84K

Median Earnings (HS Diploma)$46K

Public Assistance Recipients1.8%

Average Annual Wage$64K

Professional Services Concentration0.58x national

This county

1.0 = national average share

Housing

Market Rent (ZORI)$1149/mo

This county

$1800/mo state avg

$1400/mo national

Property Tax Rate1.89%

This county

1.79% state avg

1.10% national

Affordability & Supply

HUD Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,616/mo

Home Price Change (1 yr)+6.8%

Home Value to Income Ratio2.7x income

Health

Primary Care Shortage Score20

This county

national avg 5

Mental Health Shortage Score18

Dental Care Shortage Score25

Healthcare Shortage Score21.0

Healthcare Offices225

Obesity Rate (BRFSS)29.2%

This county

national avg 32.0%

Smoking Rate (BRFSS)11.5%

This county

national avg 14.0%

Poor Health Rate (BRFSS)14.2%

This county

national avg 18.0%

Physical Inactivity (BRFSS)21.9%

This county

national avg 24.0%

High Blood Pressure (BRFSS)26.6%

This county

national avg 32.0%

Nursing Home Rating3.0 / 5

This county

national avg ~3 stars

ER Visits per 1,000 Medicare Patients747 / 1,000

Medicare Cost per Beneficiary$11,988

Uninsured (under 65)6.7%

This county

national avg ~10%

Adults with Depression23.9%

Education

HS Diploma Holders20,565

Bachelor's Degree Holders7,222

Private Schools38

Safety

Social Vulnerability (CDC SVI)27th pct

Climate & Air Quality

Median AQIAQI 38

Good Air Days285 days/yr

Unhealthy Air Days7 days/yr

Avg Storm Events0.0 storms/yr

Avg Annual Storm Damage$0K

Avg Tornadoes / Year0.0

Avg Flood Events / Year0.0

Avg Hail Events / Year0.0

Avg Hurricane Events / Year0.00

Avg Wildfire Events / Year0.0

Avg Winter Storms / Year0.0

Avg Heat Events / Year0.0

Outdoor & Recreation

FAA-Registered Airports6 total

Airports (excl. heliports)3 airports

Brewery Scene

Total Breweries2 breweries

Microbreweries2 microbreweries

Brewpubs0 brewpubs

Internet & Remote Work

Download Speed296 Mbps

This county

national avg ~120 Mbps

Upload Speed105 Mbps

Fixed Internet (Q1 2026)439 Mbps

Mobile Internet (Q1 2026)166 Mbps

Mobile Upload (Q1 2026)20 Mbps

Mobile Latency (Q1 2026)28 ms

Cellular-Only Internet7.9%

This county

national avg 8.0%

Fixed Upload Speed (Q1 2026)196 Mbps

Commute & Transit

Remote Workers6,806 workers

Public Transit Commuters579 workers

Walk to Work1,673 workers

Extreme Commutes (90+ min)1,781 workers

Avg Commute Time25.3 min

This county

national avg ~27 min

Bike Commuters0.2%

Walk to Work2.9%

Families & Childcare

Childcare Facilities25

Civic & Community

Veterans Share6.1%

This county

national avg 7.0%

Married Adults51.5%

Never-Married Adults30.3%

Divorced Adults11.8%

Religious Organizations64

Asian Population2.5%

Native American Population0.1%

Lifestyle & Services

Nursing & Care Facilities47

Grocery Stores31

Arts & Entertainment Venues35

Hotels & Lodging30

Recreation Businesses46

Professional Services Firms218

Veterinary Practices25

Real Estate Firms80

Museums15

Politics

vs Connecticut State

Income tax

6.99%Same (state law)

Property tax

1.89%1.79% state avg

Politics

—D+12

COL Index

County data114 (state)

Population & Migration

Net Domestic Migration 2023

↑ +249

More people arriving than leaving

IRS Wealth Migration

Wealthier people moving in (IRS: 1.09x avg income)

Real Estate

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Local News — Northwest Hills Planning Region

USAFacts · Jul 7, 2026

Is Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT's population growing or shrinking?

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Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov) · Jun 12, 2026

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RPA | Regional Plan Association · 1 month ago

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Northwest Hills Planning Region
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