State rank#7 of 9
Smallest county175,822 residentsCapitol Planning Region
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 09130
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population175,822
Household income$104,428
Unemployment2.8%
Life expectancyNot available
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has 175,822 residents and ranks #7 by population among Connecticut county equivalents. Median household income is $104,428. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is below the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Connecticut
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $379,700 median home value and $1,454/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $104,428, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 46%.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 2.8%, rank #1 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
- Poor or fair health: 12.2%, rank #1 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
- Uninsured: 4.3%, rank #1 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $379,700, rank #7 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,454/mo, rank #6 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 193 residents, rank #4 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Connecticut
Rank and range use only counties in Connecticut with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$104,428
$104,428; above the state county median of $90,589.
State rank #2 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$379,700
$379,700; above the state county median of $335,600.
State rank #7 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,454/mo
$1,454/mo; above the state county median of $1,411/mo.
State rank #6 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.8%
2.8%; below the state county median of 3.1%.
State rank #1 of 9 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
46%
46%; above the state county median of 41.7%.
State rank #2 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Poor or fair health
12.2%
12.2%; below the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #1 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.3%
4.3%; below the state county median of 5.8%.
State rank #1 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 193 residents
1 per 193 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 232 residents.
State rank #4 of 9 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region FAQ
Is Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region a good place to live?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 46%.
What should I know before moving to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $379,700 median home value and $1,454/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $104,428, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has 175,822 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 09130; the parent state FIPS is 09.
What is the median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
The ACS median household income is $104,428.
How much does housing cost in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Housing benchmarks are $379,700 median home value and $1,454/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $104,428, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#5Greater Bridgeport Planning Region329,259
#6Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region279,971
#8Northwest Hills Planning Region113,216
#9Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region96,312
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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