2024 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut

#1 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Downtown

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 11,137,

#2 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

East Rock

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says East Rock is a great neighborhood. Think tree lined streets with charming houses, lots of cafes, and less crime compared to the rest of New Haven. Most people who live here are young professionals,....

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 9,914,

#3 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Downtown

Neighborhood in Hartford, CT,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 2,954,

#4 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Prospect Hill

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 4,455,

#5 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

South End

Neighborhood in Stamford, CT,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 10,664,

#6 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Dixwell

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says This area is close to great hiking spots, the ocean, and great restaurants/bars. There is a younger community due to all of the universities in the area (Yale, UNH). I live it a good area for a good....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 4,932,

#7 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Newfield

Neighborhood in Stamford, CT,

49 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a welcoming neighborhood in the center of stamford with quick access to grocery stores, schools, and pretty much anything u may need..

Read 49 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 18,249,

#8 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Wooster Square/Mill River

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Wooster Square is a good neighborhood for most to live in. It has issues with traffic, noise and occasional crime, but the neighborhood as a whole has a strong sense of community. Many Yale grad....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 2,886,

#9 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Dwight

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says I am a new incoming resident and just wanna see what others have said about the neighborhood. I have heard some bad rumors..

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 4,915,

#10 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

West Hartford

Town in Connecticut,

201 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Didn’t grow up here, but moved to here to start a family. Have one child who is now in college at Dartmouth college and two others in high school at Conard high. I’ve been very happy with the town....

Read 201 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 64,088,

#11 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Westville

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Great place to live. Great neighbors, well-kept homes and gardens, exceptional walking experience, and dog-friendly..

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 11,584,

#12 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Glenbrook

Neighborhood in Stamford, CT,

24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says It feels quite safe and homey here, but there's literally nothing to do. The nightlife is horrible - everything closes before/by 10pm - even on the weekends..

Read 24 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 25,150,

#13 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Long Hill

6 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,520,

#14 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Stamford

City in Connecticut,

215 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Stamford is a very calm place, I have lived in the Downtown Area for almost all my life, now I live up north, yes it was very busy downtown but it is safe, no need to worry about being in danger..

Read 215 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 135,413,

#15 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Sheldon-Charter Oak

Neighborhood in Hartford, CT,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 2,902,

#16 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

New Haven

City in Connecticut,

147 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I lived here all of my life! I feel that New Haven is a great place to live. It's very quiet and safe. I think everyone should come here. We have great public schools and educational sites. I suggest....

Read 147 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 135,736,

#17 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Milford City

Town in Connecticut,

31 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Great town to raise a family. Good school system. Lots of conveniences, activities, restaurants, and places of interest..

Read 31 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 50,664,

#18 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

East Windsor

Suburb of Hartford, CT,

31 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I like how close everything is in the town. I also love the community and how willing everyone is to help each other out. The veterans day parade is one of my favorite things to witness in the town.....

Read 31 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 11,191,

#19 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Westover

Neighborhood in Stamford, CT,

26 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Its a great town to live in very clean, has enough room for everyone, schools provide kids what they need..

Read 26 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 12,008,

#20 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Waterside

Neighborhood in Stamford, CT,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 9,516,

#21 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Milford

175 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I do love the area, for the safety aspect and the friendliness of all neighbors. However, if you work in healthcare I fear many people will end up working in nursing homes due to shortages rather....

Read 175 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 52,308,

#22 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Hill

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 2.9 stars.

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Population: 15,743,

#23 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Belltown

Neighborhood in Stamford, CT,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I absolutely love this area. There is always something going on and events happening. It is the best of both worlds because theres urban and rural areas that give the city life effect as well as the....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 6,634,

#24 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Edgewood

Neighborhood in New Haven, CT,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Population: 5,115,

#25 Best Places for Young Professionals in Connecticut.

Norwalk

Town in Connecticut,

244 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I bought a house in Norwalk during the Pandemic (originally from Long Island). I wanted to be closer to family. I enjoy that there’s easy access to pretty much anything I want to do. Hiking, beaches,....

Read 244 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 91,050,