Life is Better in Connecticut

Connecticut is the place people come to live their best lives, to build their dreams, raise their families and have access to high quality education, jobs, cultural and outdoor activities. Our state is highly ranked in the areas that make it possible to live a full and meaningful life, earning Connecticut the enviable designation as the 3^rd most prosperous state in the nation¹ based on societal inclusiveness, economic openness, and the empowerment of our people. 

People are moving to Connecticut for career opportunities and a unique lifestyle. Connecticut continuously invests in its people through workforce training and education programs to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, has access to all that the state has to offer. “Connecticut has been a magnet state,” said Governor Lamont. A diversity of housing options, strong healthcare system, highly rated PreK-12 public school system, and access to parks and outdoor recreation all combine to make Connecticut a top destination for people relocating.

 

most diverse state in New England²

 

healthiest state³

 

happiest state in the country⁴

 

best state to relocate to⁵

Connecticut is committed to openness and inclusion, being rated #2 in the nation to live and work for LGBTQ+⁶, #4 for women’s health care and safety⁷, and containing some of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the entire country, with Bridgeport ranking 11th, on par with New York City and San José, Stamford 18th, Danbury 21st, New Haven 35th, Waterbury 38th, New Britain 44th, and Norwalk 46th⁸. Partner these with the fact that Connecticut has the #2 best childcare in the nation⁹, the #2 best public school system¹⁰ with the #1 highest degree of college readiness¹¹, the #3 lowest violent crime rate in the U.S.¹², and is the #3 best state for working moms¹³, it's easy to see why Connecticut was named one of the top 10 best states to live and work¹⁴ and to raise a family¹⁵. Multiple Connecticut cities are also recognized on the national level for their livability:

Connecticut offers a one-of-a-kind sea to ski lifestyle, where you can go from hiking in the mountains to relaxing on the beach in less than 2 hours. There is a state park or forest within 15minutes of every Connecticut resident, offering everyone in the state the opportunity to explore the outdoors. There are more than 2,000 miles of hiking and biking trails in Connecticut and five ski resorts for winter sports enthusiasts. In the summer, you can enjoy 322 miles of scenic coastline, whether that involves sailing from one of the hundreds of marinas in Connecticut's towns or lounging at one of the 83 state and local beaches. For a taste of culture, you can visit an exhibition at one of the state's 18 art museums, catch a show at one of Connecticut's 5 Tony Award-winning theaters or dozens of local productions, or enjoy the 110 craft breweries and 47 wineries that dot the state. For additional excitement, you can try your hand at two of the largest casinos in the U.S., Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods – the 4th largest casino in the world. Whatever your interests, Connecticut has you covered.