How safe is Connecticut compared with the rest of the country?
Connecticut reports 147 violent crimes per 100k people (2023) — the 3rd-safest of the 52 peers (50 states, DC and Puerto Rico).
The Connecticut board
Where we stand among our peers — refreshed with every data vintage.
“52 peers” = the 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. Charts plot every peer; rank 1 is the highest value, and chips say “highest”, “lowest” or a plain-language superlative — never a bare number. Each tile prints the vintage of its own dataset; older vintages are the honest limit of annual surveys, not a lag in the pipeline.
Latest questions
Every question here is raised by a headline first. These cards run on labeled demo fixtures; each fresh cycle replaces them with live receipts.
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economy · stackup desk · just now · 01:38 UTC
Is Connecticut's job market doing better or worse than the rest of the country?
Connecticut's unemployment rate is 5.8% (2026) — the 3rd-highest among the 52 peers (50 states, DC and Puerto Rico).
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equity · stackup desk · just now · 01:38 UTC
How many Connecticut residents live below the poverty line compared with the rest of the country?
9.6% of Connecticut residents live below the poverty line (2024) — the 10th-lowest poverty rate among the 52 peers (50 states, DC and Puerto Rico).
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local-finance · local desk · just now · 01:38 UTC
Which Connecticut towns grew their property tax base fastest?
Bridgeport added $4.85B of net taxable property in 2025 (+59.9%), the fastest of 169 towns.
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housing · stackup desk · just now · 01:38 UTC
How expensive is renting in Connecticut compared to the rest of America?
Connecticut's median gross rent was $1,488 in 2024 — the 17th-highest among the 52 peers (50 states, DC and Puerto Rico).
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