Why Are So Many People Fleeing Connecticut?

Speaking from experience, it's so sad waving goodbye to friends from Connecticut you've been hanging out with for years. Usually, the reason is money.

Here's a fact - Connecticut sits at #1 for the highest property taxes in the country! The following eight states pay the lowest property taxes as of 2025...Hawaii, Alabama, Nevada, Colorado, South Carolina, Arizona, Delaware, and Louisiana.

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Here's another reason people are packing up and not looking back... because they're tired of paying income taxes. You're not alone if you’ve been wondering whether you should stay or go. People across the state are asking the same question—and for a growing number of them, the answer is becoming clearer.

Why Are So Many People Fleeing Connecticut?

The Cold, Hard Facts: Connecticut's population growth has been stagnant or declining for years. U-Haul’s annual migration reports consistently rank the Nutmeg State as one of the top places people are leaving, not moving to. And spoiler alert: they’re not heading to Massachusetts. The #1 state people are migrating to is South Carolina.

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Why They're Bailing: According to ctmovingandstorage.com

Taxes—Property taxes, income taxes, gas taxes. It’s like a financial escape room with no exit. Cost of Living—Even “middle-class” living feels like luxury between heating oil and groceries.

Cost of Living – Between heating oil and groceries, even “middle class” feels like luxury living.

Weather – Snow in April. Humidity in July. Rain that slaps sideways.

Jobs + Remote Work – People realized they could work from home... in Florida.

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Where’s Everyone Going? According to usatoday.com, people are moving to Florida, the Carolinas, Texas, and Tennessee—places with warmer winters, lower costs, and less stress per square foot. People are chasing space, warmth, and less stress per square foot. Connecticut’s charm doesn’t always outweigh the cost.

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9 Things People from Connecticut Are Tired of Hearing

Connecticut isn’t as easy to define as people think. From the outside, it might seem like we’re all hedge fund managers but that’s only part of the picture. Even those of us who live here know it’s a tough place to sum up. Try to label it from a distance, and you’ll probably miss the mark. So, to help you avoid some awkward moments, here are 9 Things People from Connecticut Are Tired of Hearing

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Connecticut's Must Try Seafood Restaurants in 2025...

I Find That 5 Stores Have the Highest Quality Meat in Connecticut

Hi fellow Carnivores of Connecticut, I've purchased poultry, pork, beef, and even venison & Cornish game hens from hundreds of grocery stores, processing facilities, and specialty butchers in Connecticut. When I want the best quality meat, I go to these 5 stores.

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