If you are moving to Connecticut, the DMV says that once you establish residency you have 90 days to transfer an out-of-state license, for an $84 license fee and a $40 application fee. A search summary of newer DMV pages also gives 90 days for vehicle registration, but we did not read that page, and older pages gave 30 or 60 days, so confirm the registration deadline. The Census Bureau reports a median gross rent of $1,488 and a median household income of $95,781 (2020–2024). This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Connecticut at a glance (U.S. Census Bureau)
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Population estimate | 3,688,496 | July 1, 2025 |
| Population (decennial census) | 3,605,944 | April 1, 2020 |
| Median gross rent | $1,488 | 2020–2024 |
| Median household income | $95,781 | 2020–2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. The U.S. comparison figures on the same table were $1,413 rent and $80,734 income.
First 90 days checklist
- Driver license: transfer it within 90 days of establishing residency ($84 license fee plus $40 application fee, per the DMV).
- Vehicle: we did not confirm the registration deadline; check the DMV.
- Housing: compare destinations on the cities and regions guide and the real estate guide.
- Hiring help: we did not verify a state license lookup; ask for the license number and confirm it with the regulator.
- Support: dial 211; 988 for crisis support.
Getting around
See transportation for the transit facts we verified.
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