Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
CT · Pop. 279,025 · Mixed County
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut covers 598 square miles with a population of 279,025 and a density of 466.6 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. A median home price of $294,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.75% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 171-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.2°F and average winter lows of 21.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. The William W. Backus Hospital is 4.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 54.8 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 10.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.75% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, The William W. Backus Hospital, is 4.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- At 466.6 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.
At a glance
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 6/100
- Median home price
- $294k
- Property tax
- 1.75%
- Growing season
- 171 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 54.8"
- Nearest hospital
- The William W. Backus Hospital, 4.1 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
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Homesteading in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 171-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.2°F, and average winter lows of 21.3°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $294,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.75%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- How close is healthcare?
- The William W. Backus Hospital is 4.1 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Data sources
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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