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Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT: growth, migration and housing
Western Connecticut Planning Region has 640,482 residents, up 3.5% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 14,687 households moved in and 17,228 moved out (-2,541 net), bringing in a net $97.4M of income. Median household income is $128,188, the median home $652,900 and median rent $2,110 a month.
In Connecticut: 2nd of 9 counties for 5-year population growth · 9th of 9 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 1st of 9 counties for median household income · 1st of 9 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Western Connecticut Planning Region, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester County, NY | 2,005 | $420.3M |
| New York County, NY | 1,398 | $718.2M |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 1,159 | $115.4M |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 648 | $51.2M |
| Bronx County, NY | 533 | $36.9M |
| Kings County, NY | 515 | $144.9M |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 511 | $50.6M |
| Queens County, NY | 434 | $64.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Western Connecticut Planning Region, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 1,761 | $198.6M |
| New York County, NY | 1,683 | $306.9M |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 1,208 | $95.2M |
| Westchester County, NY | 917 | $176.7M |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 736 | $68.7M |
| Kings County, NY | 430 | $55.3M |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT | 410 | $40.1M |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 301 | $140.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.