The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
County | Wealth Index | |
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1. | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 177 |
2. | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 149 |
3. | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 140 |
4. | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 125 |
5. | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 123 |
6. | Capitol Planning Region | 122 |
7. | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 118 |
8. | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 118 |
9. | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 105 |