Moving to Connecticut

Looking for a great place to move in the eastern United States? Connecticut is a state that offers a host of attractive urban and rural lifestyles. 

Often called the Constitution State, Connecticut is a perfect place to call home. According to the United Van Lines 2021 National Movers Study, family and jobs were the biggest influences for people to move to the state in 2021. The state had a high rate of inbound traffic from the 18-34 age range, making up 18.8% of all people moving here. 

Offering natural beauty year-round, Connecticut is home to many state parks. The state also boasts low crime rates and comparatively high incomes. In addition, many notable colleges also call Connecticut home, including UConn and Yale.

Continue reading to learn more about why people are moving to and from Connecticut with United Van Lines. 

Why People Are Moving to Connecticut

In 2021, family was the highest quoted reason for moving to Connecticut. Whether it’s to start or get close to family, 42% of movers decided Connecticut was right for them. 

The second biggest reason why people moved to Connecticut was for professional reasons. Thirty-eight percent of movers cited jobs as the reason for their move. 

Moving to Connecticut for Family

What makes Connecticut  a great place for those wanting to be closer or start their own families? 

Family Fun in The Nutmeg State

According to a recent WalletHub study, Connecticut is ranked as the 7^th best state for raising a family.

From exploring the great outdoors to learning about the state’s history, Connecticut offers a large variety of fun family activities. 

For outdoor enthusiasts, Connecticut has 139 state parks and forests to explore. Perhaps the most interesting is the Gillette Castle State Park, which is a medieval castle that was finished in 1919 by William Gillette. 

Explore one of the largest dinosaur tracks in North America at Dinosaur State Park. Located in Rocky Hill, this state park is home to over 2,000 Jurassic dinosaur tracks. 

The state is also home to many kid-friendly museums: 

• The Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk in Norwalk, offering hands-on learning experiences for young minds.   
• Stamford Museum and Nature Center – a place where adults, kids and friends can learn and explore amazing natural wonders through a variety of activities
• New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks. As the largest aviation museum in the northeastern United States, the museum brings an extensive collection of historic aircraft, history lessons as well as amazing time to all ages. 
• Kid City Children’s Museum in Middletown –  a unique museum where kids and grown-ups can play pretend together.  

Sports fans will feel right at home with the Connecticut Sun WNBA team. Playing at the Mohegan Sun Arena, the Connecticut Sun had a record-breaking season in 2021, winning 14 straight games and making the league semifinals.

During baseball season, fans can catch a Double-A ballgame with the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin’ Donuts Park.  

College Education in Connecticut

Connecticut is home to Yale, a prestigious Ivy League school, consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the United States.  

For public universities, the University of Connecticut in Storrs is one of the nation’s  top 25 public universities. They are also well-known for their Huskies women’s college basketball program. 

Moving to Connecticut for Job Opportunities

Moving for a job was listed as the second highest reason for making the move to Connecticut.

Working in Connecticut

Connecticut offers many great job opportunities, especially for those working in high-demand job fields. According to the U.S Census, the most in-demand industries are health care, education, retail trade, manufacturing, and technical services. 

Looking for a position at a Fortune 500 company? Connecticut is home to 14 of them. They include Charter Communications, Cigna, Hartford Financial Services, Stanley Black and Decker, and Xerox.

The job market in Connecticut can be competitive, as the state has a large talent pool from its prestigious universities. 

Real Estate in Connecticut

The real estate market in Connecticut has been booming, meaning homes can be more expensive than what you’ll see in other states. Many homes for sale in CT are even going above their listing price. In the first three months of 2022, the median home sales price was $314,7000 – this is an increase of $14,800 from the year before according to the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices report.

Who Is Moving to Connecticut

There is an emerging trend of younger people moving to Connecticut. In 2021, a higher percentage of 18–34-year-olds moved to Connecticut than moved out of the state. 

As younger families move in, the older generations are moving out: 40% of outbound traffic was over the age of 65. The most common reason cited for moving out of Connecticut was for retirement (33%), with family (27%) coming in second. 

Ample opportunities for well paying jobs may be driving Connecticut’s youth movement. Connecticut had a household income of over $150,000 in 2021.  

As mentioned earlier, there is no shortage of family-friendly entertainment in the state for people with young children to enjoy. 

Weather in Connecticut

Connecticut is perfect for families who love snow, but also want to enjoy hot summers. The summers are hot and humid, but  winters can be snowy and cold. 

The best time to move to Connecticut is from mid-May to mid-October, during the summer and fall months. Conversely, the worst time to move to this state is during the winter due to the threat of snowstorms that can occur between December and February.

Ready to Move to Connecticut? Let United Get You There

Regardless of why you’re moving to Connecticut, United Van Lines wants to help get you there. For long-distance moves, we have a network of more than 500 interstate agents ready to make the trip to your new home. If you’re just moving a few towns over in Connecticut, our interstate agents can assist you under their own businesses and names.

Moving doesn’t have to be stressful. Let the experts at United Van Lines help with the move. Stay on top of your move by utilizing a full-service moving package. From packing your belongings to assisting with furniture placement, a full-service package allows you to customize to your needs. 

Our MyUnited Move Portal makes moving easy. This application allows you to have all the information necessary for your move at the tip of your fingers.

To start your move to Connecticut today, contact a United Van Lines representative for a risk-free quote!