Best places to retire in Connecticut
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April 10, 2021
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Best places to retire in Connecticut
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. After all that anticipation, deciding where to spend that precious time can be a tough decision, so Stacker looked to data and rankings from Niche to compile a list of the best places to retire in Connecticut. Niche ranks places to retire based on a variety of factors including cost of living, health care, recreation, and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
Many retirees seek out easy access to indoor and outdoor recreation, from walking trails and water access to museums and theaters. Many desirable retirement destinations also have good proximity to major cities, ripe with arts, culture, and health care resources. But those choice locations carry the key drawback of a high cost of living, often due to pricey housing costs, that will not suit retirees often on fixed incomes. Low crime rates make a difference, as well.
Keep reading to discover the best places to retire in Connecticut.
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#25. Westbrook
- Population: 6,903
- Median home value: $367,800 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,215 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $79,707
- Pictured: 179 Old Salt Works Rd, Westbrook ($2.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $367,800 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,215 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $79,707
- Pictured: 179 Old Salt Works Rd, Westbrook ($2.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#24. Branford
- Population: 28,020
- Median home value: $293,100 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,368 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $77,640
- Pictured: 137 Leetes Island Rd, Branford ($4.9 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $293,100 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,368 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $77,640
- Pictured: 137 Leetes Island Rd, Branford ($4.9 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#23. Milford City
- Population: 52,732
- Median home value: $312,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,580 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $91,783
- Pictured: 417 Gulf St, Milford ($2.6 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $312,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,580 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $91,783
- Pictured: 417 Gulf St, Milford ($2.6 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#22. East Lyme
- Population: 18,724
- Median home value: $312,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,321 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $95,217
- Pictured: 249 Old Black Point Rd, East Lyme ($6.8 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $312,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,321 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $95,217
- Pictured: 249 Old Black Point Rd, East Lyme ($6.8 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#21. Middlebury
- Population: 7,739
- Median home value: $342,600 (92% own)
- Median rent: $1,000 (8% rent)
- Median household income: $121,122
- Pictured: 9 Bristol Rd, Middlebury ($4.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $342,600 (92% own)
- Median rent: $1,000 (8% rent)
- Median household income: $121,122
- Pictured: 9 Bristol Rd, Middlebury ($4.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#20. Guilford
- Population: 22,216
- Median home value: $399,600 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,474 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $111,870
- Pictured: 83 Old Quarry Rd, Guilford ($5.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $399,600 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,474 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $111,870
- Pictured: 83 Old Quarry Rd, Guilford ($5.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#19. Waterford
- Population: 18,935
- Median home value: $252,200 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,312 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $90,893
- Pictured: 26 Jordan Cove Rd, Waterford ($1.8 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $252,200 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,312 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $90,893
- Pictured: 26 Jordan Cove Rd, Waterford ($1.8 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#18. Chester
- Population: 4,234
- Median home value: $348,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,219 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $88,167
- Pictured: 9 Parkers Point Rd, Chester ($995,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $348,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,219 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $88,167
- Pictured: 9 Parkers Point Rd, Chester ($995,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#17. Ridgefield
- Population: 25,042
- Median home value: $653,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,786 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $163,945
- Pictured: 7-11 Old Stagecoach Rd, Ridgefield ($28.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $653,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,786 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $163,945
- Pictured: 7-11 Old Stagecoach Rd, Ridgefield ($28.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#16. Roxbury
- Population: 2,105
- Median home value: $599,900 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,225 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $118,971
- Pictured: 88 Good Hill Rd, Roxbury ($7.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $599,900 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,225 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $118,971
- Pictured: 88 Good Hill Rd, Roxbury ($7.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#15. South Coventry
- Population: 1,224
- Median home value: $245,800 (75% own)
- Median rent: $778 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $89,750
- Pictured: 517 Stonehouse Rd, Coventry ($399,900, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $245,800 (75% own)
- Median rent: $778 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $89,750
- Pictured: 517 Stonehouse Rd, Coventry ($399,900, 3 bedrooms)
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#14. Stonington
- Population: 18,445
- Median home value: $335,100 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,133 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $81,667
- Pictured: 305 Pequot Trl, Stonington ($3.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $335,100 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,133 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $81,667
- Pictured: 305 Pequot Trl, Stonington ($3.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#13. Portland
- Population: 5,552
- Median home value: $229,400 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,094 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $73,523
- Pictured: 35 Payne Blvd, Portland ($1.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $229,400 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,094 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $73,523
- Pictured: 35 Payne Blvd, Portland ($1.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#12. Old Mystic
- Population: 3,383
- Median home value: $238,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,408 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $83,716
- Pictured: 191 Godfrey Rd, Groton ($975,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $238,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,408 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $83,716
- Pictured: 191 Godfrey Rd, Groton ($975,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#11. Southbury
- Population: 19,681
- Median home value: $325,000 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,587 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $98,790
- Pictured: 7 Fieldstone Way, Southbury ($889,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $325,000 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,587 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $98,790
- Pictured: 7 Fieldstone Way, Southbury ($889,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#10. Madison
- Population: 18,113
- Median home value: $428,600 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,478 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $113,798
- Pictured: 2 Race Hill Rd, Madison ($2.8 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $428,600 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,478 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $113,798
- Pictured: 2 Race Hill Rd, Madison ($2.8 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#9. Noank
- Population: 1,432
- Median home value: $416,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,000 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $123,971
- Pictured: 182 Pearl St, Groton ($2.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $416,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,000 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $123,971
- Pictured: 182 Pearl St, Groton ($2.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#8. Woodmont
- Population: 1,596
- Median home value: $345,100 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,390 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $92,039
- Pictured: 12 Anderson Ave, Milford ($1.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $345,100 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,390 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $92,039
- Pictured: 12 Anderson Ave, Milford ($1.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#7. Essex
- Population: 6,604
- Median home value: $376,300 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,125 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $89,261
- Pictured: 32 Main St, Essex ($3.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $376,300 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,125 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $89,261
- Pictured: 32 Main St, Essex ($3.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#6. Avon
- Population: 18,312
- Median home value: $383,200 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,426 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $131,130
- Pictured: 333 Montevideo Rd, Avon ($5.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $383,200 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,426 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $131,130
- Pictured: 333 Montevideo Rd, Avon ($5.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#5. Old Saybrook
- Population: 10,090
- Median home value: $382,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,519 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $83,132
- Pictured: 91 N Cove Rd, Old Saybrook ($7.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $382,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,519 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $83,132
- Pictured: 91 N Cove Rd, Old Saybrook ($7.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#4. Orange
- Population: 13,934
- Median home value: $389,900 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,648 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $121,308
- Pictured: 899 Rainbow Trl, Orange ($1.1 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $389,900 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,648 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $121,308
- Pictured: 899 Rainbow Trl, Orange ($1.1 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#3. Woodbridge
- Population: 8,827
- Median home value: $464,400 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,375 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $157,610
- Pictured: 22 Penrhyn Rd, Woodbridge ($1.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $464,400 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,375 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $157,610
- Pictured: 22 Penrhyn Rd, Woodbridge ($1.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#2. Heritage Village
- Population: 4,156
- Median home value: $155,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,552 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $55,112
- Pictured: 20194 Sheldon Ct, Castro Valley ($925,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $155,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,552 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $55,112
- Pictured: 20194 Sheldon Ct, Castro Valley ($925,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#1. Mystic
- Population: 4,249
- Median home value: $428,500 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,341 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $94,102
- Pictured: 8 Willow St, Stonington ($2.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $428,500 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,341 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $94,102
- Pictured: 8 Willow St, Stonington ($2.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
