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Redding, Connecticut

town · Fairfield County

At a glance

8,780
Population
$706,300
Median home value (all homes)
133% above U.S. median
$890,599
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,101/mo
Median rent
56% above U.S. median
$186,060
Median household income
137% above U.S. median
36.1 min
Average commute
98.7%
Homes with broadband
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 143 — 43% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing150% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities40% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost33% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates99.1%
College graduates72.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Town of Redding (Town Government) — Economic/Planning functions (Town Hall)
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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