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Best Overall Cities in Connecticut

4 cities ranked · Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Top Cities in Connecticut

  1. #1
    B

    Hartford

    Best Overall Cities score 74 · MoveScore 74

  2. #2
    C

    Bridgeport

    Best Overall Cities score 67 · MoveScore 67

  3. #3
    C

    New Haven

    Best Overall Cities score 64 · MoveScore 64

  4. #4
    D

    Waterbury

    Best Overall Cities score 59 · MoveScore 59

Other Connecticut Rankings

Best for Safety in Connecticut

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Connecticut

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Connecticut

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Connecticut

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Connecticut

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Connecticut

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Connecticut ranks highest for best overall cities?

Hartford, CT ranks #1 in Connecticut for best overall cities with a sub-score of 74/100 (MoveScore 74, grade B).

How many cities in Connecticut are compared?

4 Connecticut cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Connecticut-specific ranking using the composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.