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Connecticut Economy — Live Data

How is the economy doing in Connecticut? Unemployment is at 5.1%, above the national rate of 4.2%. As one of the key economies in New England, Connecticut leans on finance, insurance, and advanced manufacturing. Below: live jobs, housing, and income data from FRED and the BLS.

Unemployment Rate
5.1%
▲ Above US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
1.72M
→ +0.4% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+6.5%
▲ Rising fast
Per-Capita Income
$99K
▲ +4.0% vs prior year
Connecticut vs. United States — Unemployment
Connecticut
5.1%
United States
4.2%

Connecticut is running above the national unemployment rate. At 5.1% vs 4.2% nationally, local job seekers face a somewhat tougher market than the US average.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
1.72M
Job growth (YoY)
+0.4%
Real GDP (2025)
$293B
GDP growth (YoY)
+2.4%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Connecticut: finance, insurance, and advanced manufacturing.

What this means if you live or work in Connecticut
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Job market
With unemployment at or above the national average, hiring in Connecticut is more employer-friendly — job seekers should expect more competition per opening.
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Housing
House prices are rising fast (+6.5% YoY). Buyers face affordability pressure; owners are building equity quickly.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Connecticut is $98,879, up 4.0% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Connecticut's economy leans on finance, insurance, and advanced manufacturing — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Connecticut
Unemployment5.1%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs1.72M
House prices YoY+6.5%
Per-capita income$98,879
Real GDP$293B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
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National Data
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Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series CTUR, CTNA, CTSTHPI, CTPCPI, CTRGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.