Census ACS 2023 · 35 cities
Most Educated Cities in Connecticut
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Connecticut, Greenwich Cdp has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 70.2%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 35 major cities in Connecticut.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor Locks Cdp | 26.4% | $90,417 | 12,555 |
| 2 | Willimantic Cdp | 22.0% | $41,972 | 17,774 |
| 3 | Wethersfield Cdp | 54.5% | $118,523 | 27,180 |
| 4 | West Haven city | 29.0% | $73,566 | 55,147 |
| 5 | West Hartford Cdp | 66.3% | $125,616 | 63,809 |
| 6 | Waterbury city | 17.0% | $51,642 | 114,356 |
| 7 | Wallingford Center Cdp | 35.2% | $84,554 | 18,107 |
| 8 | Trumbull Center Cdp | 54.1% | $124,547 | 10,137 |
| 9 | Torrington city | 24.5% | $69,611 | 35,481 |
| 10 | Storrs Cdp | 68.6% | $33,125 | 13,502 |
| 11 | Stamford city | 51.7% | $107,474 | 135,806 |
| 12 | Shelton city | 43.5% | $114,739 | 41,402 |
| 13 | Orange Cdp | 59.1% | $145,625 | 14,251 |
| 14 | Norwich city | 22.6% | $64,185 | 39,992 |
| 15 | Norwalk city | 44.6% | $105,301 | 91,375 |
| 16 | North Haven Cdp | 47.4% | $126,807 | 24,177 |
| 17 | Newington Cdp | 40.4% | $98,585 | 30,551 |
| 18 | New London city | 28.9% | $60,123 | 27,199 |
| 19 | New Haven city | 37.7% | $53,771 | 132,893 |
| 20 | New Britain city | 18.8% | $57,036 | 73,301 |
| 21 | Naugatuck borough | 32.4% | $92,184 | 31,634 |
| 22 | Milford city (balance) | 48.4% | $110,126 | 50,749 |
| 23 | Middletown city | 40.7% | $73,979 | 47,646 |
| 24 | Meriden city | 22.2% | $68,617 | 60,418 |
| 25 | Manchester Cdp | 31.8% | $76,780 | 36,561 |
| 26 | Hartford city | 18.3% | $45,300 | 119,970 |
| 27 | Greenwich Cdp | 70.2% | $136,154 | 14,528 |
| 28 | East Haven Cdp | 25.0% | $86,498 | 27,729 |
| 29 | East Hartford Cdp | 17.6% | $66,943 | 50,798 |
| 30 | Derby city | 33.2% | $76,263 | 12,359 |
| 31 | Danbury city | 34.5% | $83,422 | 86,086 |
| 32 | Bristol city | 30.5% | $83,458 | 61,129 |
| 33 | Bridgeport city | 23.1% | $56,584 | 148,012 |
| 34 | Bethel Cdp | 38.4% | $88,344 | 11,606 |
| 35 | Ansonia city | 22.7% | $80,585 | 18,951 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenwich Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Connecticut by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 70.2% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Connecticut has 35 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Connecticut.