Best Counties for Families in Connecticut 2026
9 counties ranked with the Family lens of the County Fit Score.
Top 5 Family Counties in Connecticut
All 9 Family-Ranked Counties in Connecticut
| Rank | County | County Fit Score | baseline CountyScore | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 63.9 | 53.5 | +10.4 |
| 2 | Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT | 59.4 | 48.8 | +10.6 |
| 3 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 49.6 | 42.2 | +7.4 |
| 4 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 49.5 | 41.6 | +7.9 |
| 5 | Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 45.1 | 38.3 | +6.8 |
| 6 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 38.7 | 32.9 | +5.8 |
| 7 | Capitol Planning Region, CT | 36.8 | 31 | +5.8 |
| 8 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 34.6 | 28.5 | +6.1 |
| 9 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 32.1 | 28.2 | +3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best county for families in Connecticut?
Based on the Family lens, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region ranks as the top family county in Connecticut with a County Fit Score of 63.9. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.
How many counties in Connecticut are ranked for families?
We rank 9 counties in Connecticut with the Family lens, using independent importance values for schools, safety, affordability, health, income, taxes, and disaster risk.
Also Browse Connecticut Counties For
Family Rankings by State
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.