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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Connecticut

280K

Population

$80K

Median Income

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Median Home

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Politics

Economy

Median Household Income$80K

This county

national avg ~$75K

Poverty Rate10.8%

This county

national avg ~11.5%

Median Individual Earnings$48K

This county

national avg $45K

Professional/Management Workers41.9%

Average Adjusted Gross Income$82K

Work From Home %9.8%

This county

national avg 17.0%

Population Under 1819.3%

This county

national avg 22.0%

Single-Person Households30.5%

This county

national avg 28.0%

Banks & Finance Firms147

Income (20th Percentile)$34K

Income (80th Percentile)$157K

Income (95th Percentile)$250K

Bachelor's Degree or Higher28.5%

This county

national avg 35.0%

Less Than High School7.6%

This county

national avg 11.0%

Knowledge Economy GDP %2.6%

Dependency Ratio0.95

Education Wage Premium2.02x

Median Earnings (Bachelor's)$68K

Median Earnings (Graduate)$88K

Median Earnings (HS Diploma)$43K

Public Assistance Recipients3.3%

Average Annual Wage$71K

Professional Services Concentration0.53x national

This county

1.0 = national average share

Housing

Market Rent (ZORI)$1254/mo

This county

$1800/mo state avg

$1400/mo national

Property Tax Rate1.81%

This county

1.79% state avg

1.10% national

Affordability & Supply

HUD Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,866/mo

Home Price Change (1 yr)+7.5%

Home Value to Income Ratio2.7x income

Health

Primary Care Shortage Score21

This county

national avg 5

Mental Health Shortage Score21

Dental Care Shortage Score25

Healthcare Shortage Score22.3

Healthcare Offices529

Obesity Rate (BRFSS)33.1%

This county

national avg 32.0%

Smoking Rate (BRFSS)11.7%

This county

national avg 14.0%

Poor Health Rate (BRFSS)16.8%

This county

national avg 18.0%

Physical Inactivity (BRFSS)25.9%

This county

national avg 24.0%

High Blood Pressure (BRFSS)30.8%

This county

national avg 32.0%

Nursing Home Rating2.9 / 5

This county

national avg ~3 stars

ER Visits per 1,000 Medicare Patients842 / 1,000

Medicare Cost per Beneficiary$12,682

Uninsured (under 65)6.4%

This county

national avg ~10%

Adults with Depression23.5%

Education

HS Diploma Holders50,024

Bachelor's Degree Holders16,870

Private Schools79

Safety

Social Vulnerability (CDC SVI)49th pct

Climate & Air Quality

Median AQIAQI 41

Good Air Days258 days/yr

Unhealthy Air Days10 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 Airports12 total

Airports (excl. heliports)8 airports

Brewery Scene

Total Breweries7 breweries

Microbreweries5 microbreweries

Brewpubs2 brewpubs

Internet & Remote Work

Download Speed302 Mbps

This county

national avg ~120 Mbps

Upload Speed116 Mbps

Fixed Internet (Q1 2026)474 Mbps

Mobile Internet (Q1 2026)296 Mbps

Mobile Upload (Q1 2026)22 Mbps

Mobile Latency (Q1 2026)28 ms

Cellular-Only Internet9.2%

This county

national avg 8.0%

Fixed Upload Speed (Q1 2026)218 Mbps

Commute & Transit

Remote Workers13,456 workers

Public Transit Commuters1,867 workers

Walk to Work4,026 workers

Extreme Commutes (90+ min)2,581 workers

Avg Commute Time21.9 min

This county

national avg ~27 min

Bike Commuters0.2%

Walk to Work2.9%

Families & Childcare

Childcare Facilities52

Civic & Community

Veterans Share9.0%

This county

national avg 7.0%

Married Adults47.4%

Never-Married Adults34.5%

Divorced Adults12.5%

Religious Organizations128

Asian Population3.9%

Native American Population0.5%

Lifestyle & Services

Nursing & Care Facilities162

Grocery Stores82

Arts & Entertainment Venues22

Hotels & Lodging78

Recreation Businesses97

Professional Services Firms501

Veterinary Practices48

Real Estate Firms172

Museums15

Politics

vs Connecticut State

Income tax

6.99%Same (state law)

Property tax

1.81%1.79% state avg

Politics

—D+12

COL Index

County data114 (state)

Population & Migration

Net Domestic Migration 2023

↑ +157

More people arriving than leaving

IRS Wealth Migration

Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.93x avg income)

Real Estate

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Local News — Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

USA Facts · Apr 6, 2026

How many people live in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT?

In 2025, there were about 284000 people living in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT. That…

Census.gov · 1 month ago

Griswold town, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

QuickFacts. Griswold town, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. QuickFacts provide…

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

Planning Region Employment and Wages in Connecticut — Fourth Quarter 2025

Employment rose in 3 of the 6 largest planning regions—a county-level equivalent—in Connecticut from…

RPA | Regional Plan Association · 1 month ago

Homes on Track: Connecticut — Part Two

This report identifies CT's near-, mid-, and long-term opportunities for building TOCs and provides …

USAFacts · May 28, 2026

What is the poverty rate in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT?

In 2020–2024, about 10.7% of the population lived under the poverty line. The poverty rate is the pe…

Norwich Bulletin · Jun 22, 2026

Higher wages, more jobs boost Southeastern CT economy

Southeastern Connecticut led the state in job growth over the past year, according to new data relea…

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