The cheapest cities to live in Connecticut ranked by median rent, home values, and more.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrington, CT | $1,101 | $69,611 | $195,800 | 35,481 |
| 2 | Waterbury, CT | $1,180 | $51,642 | $185,400 | 114,356 |
| 3 | East Hartford, CT | $1,184 | $66,943 | $215,400 | 50,798 |
| 4 | New Britain, CT | $1,187 | $57,036 | $207,300 | 73,301 |
| 5 | Norwich, CT | $1,203 | $64,185 | $231,300 | 39,992 |
| 6 | Hartford, CT | $1,221 | $45,300 | $217,200 | 119,970 |
| 7 | Meriden, CT | $1,243 | $68,617 | $221,600 | 60,418 |
| 8 | New London, CT | $1,303 | $60,123 | $234,800 | 27,199 |
| 9 | Wethersfield, CT | $1,303 | $118,523 | $300,500 | 27,180 |
| 10 | Bristol, CT | $1,305 | $83,458 | $252,300 | 61,129 |
| 11 | Naugatuck, CT | $1,309 | $92,184 | $241,600 | 31,634 |
| 12 | Manchester, CT | $1,357 | $76,780 | $205,800 | 36,561 |
| 13 | West Haven, CT | $1,389 | $73,566 | $265,200 | 55,147 |
| 14 | Middletown, CT | $1,392 | $73,979 | $279,500 | 47,646 |
| 15 | Bridgeport, CT | $1,405 | $56,584 | $252,400 | 148,012 |
| 16 | New Haven, CT | $1,442 | $53,771 | $249,000 | 132,893 |
| 17 | East Haven, CT | $1,454 | $86,498 | $274,900 | 27,729 |
| 18 | Newington, CT | $1,487 | $98,585 | $279,900 | 30,551 |
| 19 | Shelton, CT | $1,661 | $114,739 | $435,700 | 41,402 |
| 20 | West Hartford, CT | $1,665 | $125,616 | $391,200 | 63,809 |
| 21 | Danbury, CT | $1,804 | $83,422 | $381,600 | 86,086 |
| 22 | Milford city (balance), CT | $1,820 | $110,126 | $377,400 | 50,749 |
| 23 | Norwalk, CT | $2,010 | $105,301 | $535,000 | 91,375 |
| 24 | Stamford, CT | $2,207 | $107,474 | $614,300 | 135,806 |
Key Takeaways
- Torrington, CT ranks #1 with a median rent of $1,101.
- The top 5 cities are: Torrington, CT; Waterbury, CT; East Hartford, CT; New Britain, CT; Norwich, CT.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $69,611, with a population of 35,481.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.