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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
  • top 1% for amenities nearby
  • top 5% for school quality
  • bottom 6% for property tax rate

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is a county in Connecticut with about 280,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, school quality, and comfortable days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.

Climate

Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy

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60%48%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in3.9 in
humid 96%dry

Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$80k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 9% of US counties
Home Value$276k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 10% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 7% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.81%better than 6% of US counties
Income Tax7.17%better than 12% of US counties
Sales Tax6.35%better than 74% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.49%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment5.3%better than 38% of US counties

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)30°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.3 in70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall27.9 inbetter than 30% of US counties
Sunny Days185 daysbetter than 8% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 63% of US counties
Comfortable Days101 daysbetter than 93% of US counties

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk88.6better than 11% of US counties
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 64% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties

Community

Population280,29392nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.651st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3762nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0052nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1610th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.6%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.1%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.8%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time24 minbetter than 50% of US counties
Walkability8.9/20better than 90% of US counties
Airport Distance39 mibetter than 87% of US counties

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access90.0%better than 88% of US counties
Amenities Nearby96.65better than 99% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US counties

Frequently asked questions

Is Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region an affordable place to live?
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $56k, better than 9% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
The median home value in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $276k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Median household income in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Median gross rent in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the weather like in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region averages 73°F in July and 30°F in January, with 49.3 in of annual precipitation and about 185 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Public-school quality in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
The average one-way commute in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is 24 min.

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Data sources

  • EPA Air Quality (AQI)
  • EPA Smart Location Database
  • EPI Family Budget Calculator
  • FAA airport enplanements
  • FEMA National Risk Index
  • MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
  • NCES School Finance Survey
  • NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
  • NOAA nClimGrid
  • OpenStreetMap
  • Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
  • U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
  • USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)