Best Cities in Connecticut (2026)

Top cities in Connecticut by composite livability score.

Minimum population: 25,000

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#↑	City	Population	Score	Med. Income
🥇	StamfordCT	135,413	72	$100,718
🥈	NorwalkCT	91,050	70	$97,879
🥉	DanburyCT	86,456	60	$79,983
4	BridgeportCT	148,470	54	$54,440
5	New HavenCT	135,736	54	$54,305
6	WaterburyCT	114,480	50	$51,451
7	HartfordCT	121,057	43	$41,841

About This Ranking

Top cities in Connecticut by composite livability score.

Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.

Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.