Best Job Markets in Connecticut
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Connecticut based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Noank leads the ranking with a value of 0.1% and a population of 1,617.
The top three cities are Noank (0.1%), Essex Village (0.6%), and Weatogue (0.6%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Connecticut.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Noank | 0.1% | 1,617 |
| #2 | Essex Village | 0.6% | 2,722 |
| #3 | Weatogue | 0.6% | 2,851 |
| #4 | Greens Farms | 0.7% | 3,022 |
| #5 | Somers | 0.8% | 2,081 |
| #6 | Plattsville | 1.0% | 742 |
| #7 | Quinnipiac University | 1.0% | 3,821 |
| #8 | West Simsbury | 1.0% | 2,878 |
| #9 | Canton Valley | 1.1% | 1,364 |
| #10 | Coventry Lake | 1.2% | 2,358 |
| #11 | Lordship | 1.4% | 3,613 |
| #12 | Niantic | 1.4% | 3,302 |
| #13 | Guilford Center | 1.5% | 2,272 |
| #14 | Inglenook | 1.5% | 1,162 |
| #15 | Deep River Center | 1.6% | 2,636 |
| #16 | Sacred Heart University | 1.6% | 1,085 |
| #17 | Norfolk | 1.7% | 608 |
| #18 | Kensington | 1.8% | 9,936 |
| #19 | Salmon Brook | 1.8% | 2,229 |
| #20 | Oxoboxo River | 1.9% | 2,912 |
| #21 | Plantsville | 1.9% | 2,045 |
| #22 | Bethlehem Village | 2.1% | 2,275 |
| #23 | Mamanasco Lake | 2.2% | 462 |
| #24 | Southwood Acres | 2.2% | 8,154 |
| #25 | Wilton Center | 2.2% | 1,730 |
| #26 | Sharon | 2.3% | 495 |
| #27 | Westbrook Center | 2.3% | 2,529 |
| #28 | South Coventry | 2.4% | 1,509 |
| #29 | Wauregan | 2.4% | 1,209 |
| #30 | Collinsville | 2.5% | 4,001 |
| #31 | Glastonbury Center | 2.5% | 7,860 |
| #32 | Oakville | 2.5% | 9,233 |
| #33 | Woodmont | 2.6% | 1,591 |
| #34 | Madison Center | 2.7% | 1,818 |
| #35 | East Hampton | 2.9% | 3,159 |
| #36 | Gaylordsville | 3.0% | 659 |
| #37 | Bigelow Corners | 3.1% | 841 |
| #38 | Poplar Plains | 3.1% | 1,203 |
| #39 | North Haven | 3.2% | 24,177 |
| #40 | South Windham | 3.2% | 1,391 |
| #41 | Tashua | 3.2% | 3,436 |
| #42 | Cheshire Village | 3.3% | 6,049 |
| #43 | Northford | 3.3% | 6,161 |
| #44 | South Wilton | 3.3% | 1,453 |
| #45 | Wethersfield | 3.3% | 27,180 |
| #46 | Ball Pond | 3.4% | 2,623 |
| #47 | Colchester | 3.4% | 4,624 |
| #48 | Lake Pocotopaug | 3.4% | 4,715 |
| #49 | Newtown | 3.4% | 1,968 |
| #50 | Candlewood Shores | 3.5% | 534 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Connecticut?
Noank ranks #1 for best job markets in Connecticut with a value of 0.1% and a population of 1,617.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Connecticut?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Connecticut. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Connecticut compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Connecticut's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.