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Why is Connecticut so wealthy?

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I live in Connecticut, so I might be able to answer this. On the whole, CT has a very high "average income" compared to the national average...but in part, it's because we have some incredibly wealthy residents that raise that average up. Many celebrities, producers, hedge fund guys, etc... read more

Litchfield County, too, has wealthy people (e.g., Roxbury, Washington, etc.), but many of the wealthy people there use Litchfield as a second home and so probably should not be counted in per capita income statistics for CT. read more

As we know, Connecticut is located along an important commercial corridor between New York and Boston. It’s well-served by railroads and highways. Major airports are accessible. Connecticut has many charming towns, historic sights, stylish shops and nice beaches. read more

Best Answer: Because of all the rich people that live there. A lot of people that make it in New York or Boston move or get country homes in Connecticut. read more

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