Best Counties for Remote Workers in Connecticut 2026

9 counties ranked with the Remote Worker lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Connecticut

1Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

57.8

baseline 53.5

2Northwest Hills Planning Region

53.3

baseline 48.8

3Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

48.4

baseline 42.2

4Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

baseline 41.6

5Western Connecticut Planning Region

44.2

baseline 38.3

All 9 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Connecticut

Rank	County	County Fit Score	baseline CountyScore	Delta
1	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT	57.8	53.5	+4.3
2	Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT	53.3	48.8	+4.5
3	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT	48.4	42.2	+6.2
4	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT	47	41.6	+5.4
5	Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT	44.2	38.3	+5.9
6	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT	40.4	32.9	+7.5
7	Capitol Planning Region, CT	38.5	31	+7.5
8	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT	37.5	28.5	+9
9	South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT	36.6	28.2	+8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Connecticut?

Based on the Remote Worker lens, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region ranks as the top remote work county in Connecticut with a County Fit Score of 57.8. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Connecticut are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 9 counties in Connecticut with the Remote Worker lens, using independent importance values for affordability, income, safety, risk, health, weather, taxes, and water.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.