State rank#3 of 9
Smallest county570,598 residentsCapitol Planning Region
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 09170
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population570,598
Household income$88,197
Unemployment3.2%
Life expectancyNot available
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has 570,598 residents and ranks #3 by population among Connecticut county equivalents. Median household income is $88,197. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above 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 South Central Connecticut 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 South Central Connecticut 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 mental health access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $353,100 median home value and $1,525/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,197, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
South Central Connecticut Planning Region may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 42%.
Potential advantages
- Mental health access: 1 per 165 residents, rank #2 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 42%, rank #4 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
- Uninsured: 5.7%, rank #4 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median household income: $88,197, rank #7 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,525/mo, rank #7 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 15.6%, rank #7 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
$88,197
$88,197; below the state county median of $90,589.
State rank #7 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$353,100
$353,100; above the state county median of $335,600.
State rank #6 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,525/mo
$1,525/mo; above the state county median of $1,411/mo.
State rank #7 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.2%
3.2%; above the state county median of 3.1%.
State rank #6 of 9 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
42%
42%; above the state county median of 41.7%.
State rank #4 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Poor or fair health
15.6%
15.6%; above the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #7 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.7%
5.7%; below the state county median of 5.8%.
State rank #4 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 165 residents
1 per 165 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 232 residents.
State rank #2 of 9 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
South Central Connecticut Planning Region FAQ
Is South Central Connecticut Planning Region a good place to live?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 42%.
What should I know before moving to South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $353,100 median home value and $1,525/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,197, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has 570,598 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 09170; the parent state FIPS is 09.
What is the median household income in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
The ACS median household income is $88,197.
How much does housing cost in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Housing benchmarks are $353,100 median home value and $1,525/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,197, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Similar population
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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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