State rank#6 of 9
Smallest county279,971 residentsCapitol Planning Region
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 09180
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population279,971
Household income$86,586
Unemployment3.1%
Life expectancyNot available
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has 279,971 residents and ranks #6 by population among Connecticut county equivalents. Median household income is $86,586. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%. Its clearest relative strength is median home value. 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 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 median home value.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $323,400 median home value and $1,365/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,586, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, mental health access, and median gross rent. College attainment is 35.8%.
Potential advantages
- Median home value: $323,400, rank #3 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 191 residents, rank #3 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
- Median gross rent: $1,365/mo, rank #4 of 9 available Connecticut counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median household income: $86,586, rank #8 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.8%, rank #7 of 9; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 15.5%, rank #6 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
$86,586
$86,586; below the state county median of $90,589.
State rank #8 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$323,400
$323,400; below the state county median of $335,600.
State rank #3 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,365/mo
$1,365/mo; below the state county median of $1,411/mo.
State rank #4 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.1%
3.1%; at the state county median of 3.1%.
State rank #4 of 9 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
35.8%
35.8%; below the state county median of 41.7%.
State rank #7 of 9 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Poor or fair health
15.5%
15.5%; above the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #6 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.1%
6.1%; above the state county median of 5.8%.
State rank #6 of 9 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 191 residents
1 per 191 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 232 residents.
State rank #3 of 9 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region FAQ
Is Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region a good place to live?
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, mental health access, and median gross rent. College attainment is 35.8%.
What should I know before moving to Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $323,400 median home value and $1,365/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,586, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has 279,971 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 09180; the parent state FIPS is 09.
What is the median household income in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
The ACS median household income is $86,586.
How much does housing cost in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Housing benchmarks are $323,400 median home value and $1,365/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,586, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%.
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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