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Overall Rating: 82/100 · 135,600 veterans (4.6% of population)
Benefit details verified January 2025. Tax exemptions, caps, and eligibility change and can vary by county — always confirm current figures with your county assessor and your Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them.
100% exempt - Full exemption since 2021
2.45% average effective rate
Full exemption (100% P&T)
Full exemption for 100% P&T since 2024 (no income limit). Lower ratings get modest assessment exemptions that vary by town/income.
Source ↗No veteran-specific exemptions. State sales tax rate 6.35%
$216,500
VA Medical Center
950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-5711
Full service, 182 beds, Emergency 24/7, Spinal cord injury center, PTSD, Mental health
Full tuition waiver
90+ days active duty during wartime OR service-connected disability. Full tuition at CT public colleges/universities
4-year value: $68,904
Median Home
$275,000
1BR Rent
$1,200/mo
COL Index
110
Unemployment
3.5%
Major employers: Electric Boat (hiring 3,000+), Naval Submarine Base New London, Pfizer, Mohegan Sun
Pros: Electric Boat hiring 3,000+, submarine community, affordable housing for CT
Cons: Cold winters, 1-hour to West Haven VAMC for specialty care
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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