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Prospect, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

9,458
Population
$355,400
Median home value
17% above U.S. median
$1,800/mo
Median rent
34% above U.S. median
$126,394
Median household income
61% above U.S. median
27.5 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
3.3%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95.3%
College graduates40.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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