Best Counties for Retirement in Connecticut 2026

9 counties ranked with the Retiree lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Connecticut

1Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

baseline 53.5

2Northwest Hills Planning Region

49.3

baseline 48.8

3Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

44.5

baseline 42.2

4Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

42.2

baseline 41.6

5Western Connecticut Planning Region

39.2

baseline 38.3

All 9 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Connecticut

Rank	County	County Fit Score	baseline CountyScore	Delta
1	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT	55	53.5	+1.5
2	Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT	49.3	48.8	+0.5
3	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT	44.5	42.2	+2.3
4	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT	42.2	41.6	+0.6
5	Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT	39.2	38.3	+0.9
6	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT	33.8	32.9	+0.9
7	Capitol Planning Region, CT	32	31	+1
8	South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT	30.3	28.2	+2.1
9	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT	28.5	28.5	0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Connecticut?

Based on the Retiree lens, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region ranks as the top retirement county in Connecticut with a County Fit Score of 55. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Connecticut are ranked for retirement?

We rank 9 counties in Connecticut with the Retiree lens, using independent importance values for health, safety, taxes, cost, disaster risk, water, and weather.

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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.