Map the Block › Places › Connecticut › South Central Connecticut Planning Region
What are the crime rate and median income in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut?
The violent-crime rate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region was 2.4 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 65% higher than the statewide rate (1.4). Median household income is $88,197 and the unemployment rate was 4.9% in August 2026. Population: about 570,598 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 1,349 violent and 12,695 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 2.4: 65% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.4), and 35% lower than the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 22.4 per 1,000, against 14.2 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 57% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 23 homicide deaths a year in the county (4.1 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,349 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 27 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 131 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 426 | 0.75 | 0.42 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 766 | 1.4 | 0.79 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 12,695 | 22.4 | 14.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,051 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 9,483 | 16.7 | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,161 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (14 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Half of households in South Central Connecticut Planning Region make more than $88,197 and half make less; across Connecticut the midpoint is $95,781. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,100 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,525. 13.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 14,713 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 570,598 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $88,197 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $353,100 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,525 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5% | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 42.0% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 60.5% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% | 92.2% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in South Central Connecticut Planning Region: Raymark Industries, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 27 high-hazard dams in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 25 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Lake Gaillard Dam (118 ft) and Lake Watrous Dam (116 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
50 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 293,763 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
South Central Connecticut Planning Region was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2, Severe Storm 1, Tornado 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 12 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 31 community water systems, 4 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest).
Is there road construction in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region had 21 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (14 active that day). Listed roads include Wilbur Cross Parkway, I-91 and CT-150. 5 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Federal school lists show 152 public and 40 private schools in the county. 34 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 68 fire or EMS stations and 20 police or sheriff stations. 9 state parks or recreation areas: East Rock State Park, Farm River State Park, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Quinnipiac River State Park and Silver Lake State Park and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (9 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 35 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Bethany Firearms INC (Bethany), Blue Trail Range Corp (Wallingford), Chris Indoor Shooting Range LLC (Guilford), Ct Gun Broker (Wallingford), Delta Arsenal (Wallingford), Giering Metal Finishing INC (Hamden), Silver City Sporting Arms Of West Haven Ct INC (West Haven), The Angry Squirrel (Madison) and 1 more.
Liquor stores
202 liquor stores are on the map in South Central Connecticut Planning Region: 1890 Liquor Store (Hamden), A And D Package Store (Wallingford), A L K Wine & Liquors (Hamden), A1 Discount Liquor (West Haven), Absolute Liquors (North Branford), Amity Package (New Haven), Amity Wine & Spirts Co INC (Hamden), Arroyo's Package Store (New Haven) and 194 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in South Central Connecticut Planning Region: Planned Parenthood Meriden (Meriden) and Planned Parenthood New Haven (New Haven).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region averaged 1,349 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.4 per 1,000 residents, 65% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.4). The property-crime rate was 22.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
$88,197 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 14,713 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in South Central Connecticut Planning Region: Raymark Industries, Inc..
Is there road construction in South Central Connecticut Planning Region right now?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region had 21 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (14 active that day). Listed roads include Wilbur Cross Parkway, I-91 and CT-150. 5 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
34 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does South Central Connecticut Planning Region compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 977,290 | 1.8 | $93,394 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 329,259 | 2.1 | $89,667 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 175,822 | 0.66 | $104,428 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 454,969 | 1.5 | $86,191 |
Cities in South Central Connecticut Planning Region with their own page: New Haven, Meriden, West Haven, Milford.
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
Map the Block shows public statistics about places, not people, and does not rate or rank neighborhoods as places to live. Figures are as published by each source; check the source before relying on a number.
Home · Open the map · All places · About the data · Privacy · Terms