Connecticut
Maps & Population Facts

Population
3,572,665
Residents per Sq. Mi.
738
Labor Participaton
66.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
38.7%
Median Household Income
$74,168
Median Individual Income
$41,053
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$58,613

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$273,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,125
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,976
Housing Units
1,517,495
People who reside in Connecticut live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
59%
Apt, Condo, Other
41%
Analysis

Connecticut is the second smallest state by land area in the United States and 4th most densely populated. Connecticut is close in distance to New York City and has a higher median income in comparison with most states.

The majority of the population is concentrated around the cities of Hartford, Stamford and New Haven. Yale University is located within Connecticut and is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the United States.

Income

Households in the state of Connecticut earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 23% higher per household.

Housing

Connecticut has a median house price of $273,100. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most states. The cost of renting in Connecticut is 11% more than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 34% 25th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 9% 48th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 41. Connecticut has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.

Connecticut ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population. The state has significantly more college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Connecticut
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Connecticut with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Connecticut
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Connecticut showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Connecticut USA
Median Property Value 273,100 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,976 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,125 1,012
Property Vacancy 10.6% 12.6%
% Renters 34% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 738 93
Personal Comparison
Connecticut USA
Median Household Income 74,168 60,336
Median Individual Income 41,053 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 58,613 46,881
Median Age 40.9 38.1
Labor Participation 66.4% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 38.7% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Connecticut is:
5X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
2%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Connecticut is 568 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 61% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Connecticut cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Bridgeport 147,586
2. New Haven 130,884
3. Stamford 128,851
4. Hartford 124,390
5. Waterbury 109,250

Highest Household Income

1. Weston 219,868
2. Darien 208,848
3. Westport 181,360
4. Wilton 180,313
5. New Canaan 174,677

Highest Home Value

1. New Canaan 1,439,600
2. Darien 1,398,600
3. Greenwich 1,217,500
4. Westport 1,152,100
5. Weston 878,600

Highest Gross Rent

1. Darien 2,790
2. Sherman 2,576
3. Weston 2,560
4. Wilton 2,415
5. Warren 2,181
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