Best Places to Live in Connecticut

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Connecticut, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Connecticut:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Connecticut include:

1. Stamford
2. New Haven
3. Bridgeport

Read why they made the list below!

1. Stamford

Stamford is located in Fairfield County within the southwest part of Connecticut.

With a population of 130,000, Stamford ranks 2nd largest in Connecticut. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Stamford’s weather typically includes long, hot summers with colder winters. 

Here’s how we rate Stamford on a few key categories:

2. New Haven

New Haven is located in New Haven County within the south central part of Connecticut.

With a population of 130,000, New Haven ranks 3rd largest in Connecticut. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

New Haven’s climate is classified as a temperate climate with hot humid summers and cool to cold winters. Average highs range from 38 to 83 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 24 to 67, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate New Haven on a few key categories:

3. Bridgeport

Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County within the southwest part of Connecticut.

With a population of 145,600, Bridgeport ranks largest in Connecticut. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Bridgeport on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Connecticut Checklist
• What’s it like living in Connecticut?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance