Best Places To Live, Work, Play In Connecticut: 2025 Recap

CONNECTICUT — Some of the best places to live in the country are towns and cities in Connecticut, according to a handful of national rankings released in 2025 that look at quality of life indicators.

There is no single quality that makes a town or city a great place to live. High-quality schools, hospitals and medical facilities, and a robust cultural and dining scene all matter. So do good jobs and places to play and have fun.

Publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and Fortune and the ratings and review site Niche used different methodologies to compile their lists on the best places to live. Read more about why Connecticut's cities and towns were mentioned.

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Generally speaking, great workplaces are those where employees feel respected and valued, have growth opportunities and competitive salaries, and work–life balance is more than a slogan. Here’s where various Connecticut employers rank in issues that matter to their workers:

• These Are The Top 40 Employers In Connecticut In New Forbes Ranking: See The Full List Here
• CT Ranks Among Best States For Jobs, New Study Says
• 12 CT Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers

There are also plenty of places to play and relax in Connecticut, according to lists from publications, review sites and other sources.

• These CT Vacation Spots Offer Luxury On A Budget, New Ranking Says
• Here’s Why This Connecticut Town Is One Of The Top 20+ Places To Celebrate Halloween

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Publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Money, Forbes and Fortune and the ratings and review site Niche used different methodologies to compile their lists. Read more about why Connecticut's cities and towns were mentioned in these rankings:

• 2 CT Areas Among Top 10 Real Estate Markets In U.S., New Realtor.com Study Reveals
• Here's Where CT Cities Rank On Best Places To Raise A Family
• Connecticut Ranks Among The Top 15 Best States: Here’s Why
• Here's Where CT Ranks On New List Of Safest States
• CT Dominates Nation's Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets, Including No. 1, New Report Reveals
• How Hot Are CT Metro Housing Markets In 2025? 50 Largest Cities Ranked

News outlets also released rankings that looked at how well different communities and companies meet older Americans' needs. Read more:

• Milford Lands High On Best Places To Retire List
• 25 Connecticut Nursing Homes Make 2025 U.S. News 'Best' List

Connecticut also got mentions in rankings of places for a getaway or vacation. Read more:

• These 7 Connecticut Hotels Rank Among The Best In Northeast: New Report
• Hotel In Madison Among Top 10 For Waterfront Locales in the U.S.: USA Today
• Mystic Hotel Named One Of The 'Most Exciting Openings'

Also, a popular beach in Connecticut is one of the best on the East Coast. Read more:

• This CT Spot Among Nation's Top 'Secret Beaches,' Survey Says
• 2 CT Places Land On List Of 'Best Laid-Back Beach Towns'