The region is made up of six unique U.S. states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Massachusetts (officially called a commonwealth) is bounded to the north by Vermont and New Hampshire, to the east and southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by Rhode Island and Connecticut, and to the west by New York.

Maine became a state in 1820 and inherited part of Massachusetts’ border with New Hampshire.

The 5 Most Affordable Places to Live In New England

1. Montpelier, Vermont. Vermont’s capital, Montpelier is one of the tinier capital cities, with under 8,000 residents.
2. Portland, Maine.
3. Kennebunk, Maine.
4. Kingston, Rhode Island.
5. Quincy, Massachusetts.

The 10 Most Beautiful Towns In New England

• Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
• Lenox, Massachusetts, USA.
• Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA.
• Mystic, Connecticut, USA.
• Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA.
• Montpelier, Vermont, USA.
• Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA.

The Top 10 Beautiful Towns In Connecticut

• Cornwall. A tiny town found in the Litchfield Hills in Connecticut, Cornwall holds a lot of beauty despite its small size.
• Chester.
• Essex.
• Greenwich.
• Kent.
• Milford.
• Old Saybrook.
• Mystic.

Beautiful New England Towns Perfect for a Summer Retreat

• Woodstock, Vermont.
• Barnard, Vermont.
• Chebeague Island, Maine.
• Kennebunkport, Maine.
• Westerly, Rhode Island.
• Newport, Rhode Island.
• Narragansett, Rhode Island.
• Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire.

Here, then, are the wealthiest towns in each of the six New England states.

• New Canaan, Conn. The famous Glass House was built in one of Connecticut’s wealthiest towns.
• Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
• Weston, Mass.
• New Castle, N.H.
• Barrington, R.I.
• Old Bennington, Vt.

If you’re a history buff in need of a fabulous beach escapade at the same time, here are the best beaches in New England.

1. Coast Guard Beach — Massachusetts.
2. Mohegan Bluffs Beach — Rhode Island.
3. East Beach — Massachusetts.
4. Goose Rocks Beach — Maine.
5. Crane Beach — Massachusetts.
6. Plymouth Beach — Massachusetts.

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• A First-Timer’s Bucket List: 6 New England Attractions You Can’t Miss.
• Billings Farm & Museum (Woodstock, Vermont)
• Submarine Force Museum (Groton, Connecticut)
• Cape Cod National Seashore (Cape Cod, Massachusetts)
• Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise (Laconia, New Hampshire)
• Newport Mansions (Newport, Rhode Island)

The epitome of classic New England beauty. Whether it’s fall, winter, spring or summer, Connecticut is always picturesque. From its idyllic waterfront parks, to the quaint farms in the countryside, to the bustling urban centers, this state has something for everyone.

14 Top-Rated Small Towns in Connecticut

• Colebrook. Lake Triangle, Colebrook.
• Chester. Fall foliage along the Connecticut River, Chester.
• West Cornwall. Traditional covered bridge in West Cornwall.
• Greenwich. Aerial shot of Greenwich.
• Kent. Kent Falls, Kent.
• Madison. Sunset by the sea at Madison.
• Milford. Beach houses in Milford.
• Mystic.

With a median household income of $71,346 a year, fifth highest of all states, Connecticut is the second best state to live in and an especially good example of this pattern. Like the vast majority of states on the higher end of our list, Connecticut is also relatively safe.

In terms of per capita income, Connecticut is the richest state in the United States of America. As of a 2010 estimate, Connecticut had a per capita income of $36,775. Despite its high per capita income, Connecticut is mainly a middle-class state.

Although Massachusetts earned the moniker “Taxachusetts” in past years, Connecticut’s income taxes for individuals making over $50,000 per year are higher than its neighbor-to-the-north. Massachusetts, on the other hand, lowered its tax rate from a high of 6.25 percent in 1991 to 5.1 percent in 2017.

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One reason Maine’s tax burden is high is because, on average, incomes in Maine are lower than in most other states. The website calculated this high overall ranking despite ranking Maine’s individual income tax burden as 15th, sales and excise burden as 25th, and property tax burden as 5th.

Connecticut State Facts

Incorporated county subdivisions

Top Five Attractions:

• The Norma Terris Theater.
• Chester/Hadlyme Ferry. A ferry that crosses the scenic Connecticut River near Gillette Castle State Park.
• Chester Museum at the Mill.
• Cedar Lake.
• Cockaponsett State Forest.

Ferry Service Schedule 7:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

With a median household income of approximately $33,564 – compared to the state’s $73,781 median income – and a poverty rate of 29.9 percent (10.1 percent statewide), Willimantic, a census-designated place located in the town of Windham in Windham County, has the dubious distinction of being the Nutmeg State’s poorest …

The richest towns in CT should have Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Southport, Fairfield, Westport, Wilton & Ridgefield… Easton & Redding are close behind.