Cities in Connecticut

215 cities and towns · Population 2,234,130

Total Cities

215

Total Population

2,234,130

Largest City

Bridgeport

Median Income

$123,065

About Connecticut

Connecticut is home to 215 cities and towns with a combined population of 2,234,130 residents according to the latest US Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates. The largest city is Bridgeport, and the median household income across the state is $123,065 per year. Browse the table below to compare cities by population and income, or explore the full Connecticut city rankings. See how cities compare on housing costs in our Connecticut cost of living guide.

Economy & Income

The economic landscape of Connecticut features a median household income of $123,065. The wealthiest community by income is Riverside at $250,001 per year. The state's average unemployment rate is 6.1% and the poverty rate averages 9.7% across all communities. 50.0% of residents statewide hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Housing & Cost of Living

The typical home in Connecticut is valued at $516,920, with median monthly rent at $1,680. The home-value-to-income ratio is approximately 4.2x the median income, a moderate figure that reflects a balanced housing market. For city-by-city housing data, see our Connecticut cost of living breakdown.

Demographics

The population of Connecticut is distributed across 215 communities, ranging from Kellogg Point (23 residents) to Bridgeport (148,012 residents). The median age across Connecticut is 45.1 years. Explore individual city pages for detailed demographic breakdowns including race, ethnicity, education, and employment data.

Largest Cities in Connecticut

City	Population	Median Income
Bridgeport	148,012	$56,584
Stamford	135,806	$107,474
New Haven	132,893	$53,771
Hartford	119,970	$45,300
Waterbury	114,356	$51,642
Norwalk	91,375	$105,301
Danbury	86,086	$83,422
New Britain	73,301	$57,036
West Hartford	63,809	$125,616
Bristol	61,129	$83,458
Meriden	60,418	$68,617
West Haven	55,147	$73,566
East Hartford	50,798	$66,943
Milford city (balance), Connecticut	50,749	$110,126
Middletown	47,646	$73,979
Shelton	41,402	$114,739
Norwich	39,992	$64,185
Manchester	36,561	$76,780
Torrington	35,481	$69,611
Naugatuck	31,634	$92,184

All Cities in Connecticut

Bridgeport148,012 Stamford135,806 New Haven132,893 Hartford119,970 Waterbury114,356 Norwalk91,375 Danbury86,086 New Britain73,301 West Hartford63,809 Bristol61,129 Meriden60,418 West Haven55,147 East Hartford50,798 Milford city (balance), Connecticut50,749 Middletown47,646 Shelton41,402 Norwich39,992 Manchester36,561 Torrington35,481 Naugatuck31,634 Newington30,551 East Haven27,729 New London27,199 Wethersfield27,180 North Haven24,177 Ansonia18,951 Wallingford Center18,107 Willimantic17,774 Greenwich14,528 Orange14,251 Storrs13,502 Windsor Locks12,555 Derby12,359 Bethel11,606 Trumbull Center10,137 Kensington9,936 Sandy Hook9,718 Groton9,343 Oakville9,233 Riverside9,216 Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), Connecticut8,597 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park8,590 Southwood Acres8,154 Glastonbury Center7,860 New Milford7,632 Thompsonville7,473 Cos Cob7,354 Putnam7,120 Ridgefield7,103 Winsted7,074 New Canaan7,032 Staples6,985 Old Greenwich6,904 Rockville6,657 Hazardville6,482 Simsbury Center6,326 Northford6,161 Branford Center6,130 Cheshire Village6,049 Daniels Farm5,995 Portland5,970 Sherwood Manor5,781 Noroton5,522 Pawcatuck5,475 Terryville5,112 Byram5,011 Stafford Springs4,801 Lake Pocotopaug4,715 Colchester4,624 Heritage Village4,517 Mystic4,441 Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), Connecticut4,292 Watertown4,215 Danielson4,185 Collinsville4,001 Oronoque3,908 Quinnipiac University3,821 East Village3,744 Lordship3,613 Compo3,561 Broad Brook3,550 Clinton3,547 Durham3,508 Waterford3,496 Stepney3,489 Coleytown3,479 Pemberwick3,455 Tashua3,436 Jewett City3,412 Niantic3,302 Moosup3,218 Old Mystic3,189 East Hampton3,159 Northwest Harwinton3,126 Saugatuck3,091 Old Hill3,078 Greens Farms3,022 Noroton Heights2,949 Oxoboxo River2,912 West Simsbury2,878 Westport Village2,863 Weatogue2,851 Essex Village2,722 Glenville2,663 Deep River Center2,636 Ball Pond2,623 Westbrook Center2,529 Fairfield University2,516 Tokeneke2,466 Coventry Lake2,358 Bethlehem Village2,275 Guilford Center2,272 Plainfield Village2,260 Salmon Brook2,229 Somers2,081 Thomaston2,073 Old Saybrook Center2,063 Plantsville2,045 East Brooklyn2,008 Blue Hills1,989 Mill Plain1,980 Newtown1,968 Crystal Lake1,963 Ridgebury1,949 Suffield Depot1,947 Chester Center1,876 Madison Center1,818 Moodus1,815 Stratford Downtown1,758 Georgetown1,751 Wilton Center1,730 New Hartford Center1,691 Noank1,617 Tariffville1,607 Woodmont1,591 Higganum1,549 Southport1,529 North Granby1,510 South Coventry1,509 Woodbury Center1,491 South Wilton1,453 Saybrook Manor1,404 South Windham1,391 Canton Valley1,364 Darien Downtown1,329 Lakes West1,308 Canaan1,297 Lakes East1,295 South Woodstock1,294 Litchfield1,274 Baltic1,266 Wauregan1,209 Poplar Plains1,203 Quinebaug1,163 Inglenook1,162 New Preston1,121 Poquonock Bridge1,108 North Grosvenor Dale1,097 Sacred Heart University1,085 Brooklyn1,045 Route 7 Gateway1,032 Gales Ferry1,027 Mansfield Center988 Terramuggus976 Stonington934 Mechanicsville906 Bigelow Corners841 Weston795 Bantam762 Plattsville742 Botsford702 Murray688 Candlewood Orchards683 Cannondale677 Gaylordsville659 Lakeville641 Norfolk608 Candlewood Isle569 Lake Bungee566 Candlewood Shores534 Groton Long Point511 Taylor Corners501 Sharon495 Witches Woods472 Mamanasco Lake462 Rock Ridge453 Falls Village452 Indian Field430 West Mountain418 Dayville379 Lakeside Woods379 Pleasant Valley343 Riverton342 Lake Chaffee299 Knollcrest277 Cornwall Bridge239 Candlewood Lake Club235 Quasset Lake233 Redding Center217 Brookfield Center201 Dodgingtown199 Bogus Hill163 Candlewood Knolls150 Bridgewater143 Sail Harbor136 Hawleyville131 Chimney Point112 Topstone94 Mashantucket93 Branchville91 Cornwall65 West Cornwall56 Fenwick42 Sherman25 Kellogg Point23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Connecticut

How many cities are in Connecticut?

Connecticut has 215 cities and towns with a combined population of 2,234,130 residents according to US Census Bureau data.

What is the largest city in Connecticut?

The largest city in Connecticut is Bridgeport by population. It has 148,012 residents and a median household income of $56,584.

What is the median household income in Connecticut?

The median household income across Connecticut is $123,065 per year. The highest-income city is Riverside at $250,001.

What is the most popular city in Connecticut?

Bridgeport is the most populated city in Connecticut with 148,012 residents and a median income of $56,584.

What are the top 5 cities in Connecticut by population?

The five largest cities in Connecticut are: 1. Bridgeport (148,012), 2. Stamford (135,806), 3. New Haven (132,893), 4. Hartford (119,970), 5. Waterbury (114,356).

What is the smallest city in Connecticut?

The smallest city in Connecticut by population is Kellogg Point with 23 residents.

What is the cost of living in Connecticut?

The median household income in Connecticut is $123,065. The median home value across the state is $516,920 and median rent is $1,680/month. See our detailed cost of living guide for Connecticut for city-level breakdowns.