Country land in Connecticut
How much good country Connecticut has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Hills Planning Region Litchfield, Bantam | 96% | +0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Naugatuck, Waterbury | 41% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region Topstone, Branchville | 39% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Chester Center, Deep River Center | 27% | +0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Bridgeport, Sacred Heart University | 21% | +0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region North Haven, East Haven | 18% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Capitol Planning Region Manchester, East Hartford | 7% | +0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region Brooklyn, East Brooklyn | 0% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region Gales Ferry, Norwich | 0% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
A notice of intent to the school district (within 10 days of starting) is optional today; HSLDA reports a 2026 law will make it required starting July 1, 2028. The yearly portfolio review is optional. Required subjects: reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, and U.S. history and citizenship.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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