Connecticut Cities

Best and worst cities in Connecticut

Top 10 best citiesScore
1.Newtown83.2
2.Darien82.8
3.Westport81.3
4.Stonington80.9
5.Bethel80.7
6.Ridgefield80.3
7.New Milford80.1
8.Orange79.5
9.North Haven79.5
10.Trumbull79.3
Top 10 worst citiesScore
1.Hartford68.8
2.North Grosvenor Dale69.6
3.Wauregan69.7
4.Willimantic70.1
5.New London70.4
6.East Brooklyn70.4
7.Bridgeport70.7
8.West Haven70.7
9.Plainfield Village70.9
10.Crystal Lake71

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Connecticut: Quaint and family friendly

Connecticut is a beautiful New England state, with beautiful landscapes, quaint villages, and unique antique shops. Connecticut makes a great travel destination because of its variety of events and attractions. For example, you can visit the place that Mark Twain called home for seventeen years, The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford. The famous author lived there from 1874 to 1891 and the museum’s exhibits are decorated with many of Twain’s personal belongings. Connecticut also has great restaurants. A trip to Connecticut would be incomplete without sampling some of New England’s finest lobster and clam chowder.

Weather in Connecticut is usually pleasant. Connecticut enjoys a mild, temperate climate, with warm summers. If you are considering moving your family to Connecticut, you will enjoy a great school system. Among big cities, Fairfield was found to have the best education system, with Greenwich in a close second. Among small towns, the Easton education system is very strong. In terms of demographics, the Connecticut population has an above average median income and family households make up 68% of the population. The average working commute is only 26 minutes, and Connecticut’s Department of Transportation has a public transportation system in place, Connecticut Transit. Connecticut is a family-friendly state and a solid choice for your family’s relocation.

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Connecticut Overview

State nicknameThe Constitution State
CapitalHartford, CT
Largest CityBridgeport, CT
Population (2010)3,574,097
Pop. density (per sq. mi.)702.9
Area (sq. mi.)5,543
Pct. water12.6%
Bordering statesnew+york
massachusetts
rhode+island