Smallest Cities in Connecticut

Top 66 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Connecticut

1 Byram 5,011

2 Terryville 5,112

3 Pawcatuck 5,475

4 Noroton 5,522

5 Sherwood Manor 5,781

6 Portland 5,970

7 Daniels Farm 5,995

8 Cheshire Village 6,049

9 Branford Center 6,130

10 Northford 6,161

11 Simsbury Center 6,326

12 Hazardville 6,482

13 Rockville 6,657

14 Old Greenwich 6,904

15 Staples 6,985

16 New Canaan 7,032

17 Winsted 7,074

18 Ridgefield 7,103

19 Putnam 7,120

20 Cos Cob 7,354

21 Thompsonville 7,473

22 New Milford 7,632

23 Glastonbury Center 7,860

24 Southwood Acres 8,154

25 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park 8,590

26 Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) 8,597

27 Riverside 9,216

28 Oakville 9,233

29 Groton 9,343

30 Sandy Hook 9,718

31 Kensington 9,936

32 Trumbull Center 10,137

33 Bethel 11,606

34 Derby 12,359

35 Windsor Locks 12,555

36 Storrs 13,502

37 Orange 14,251

38 Greenwich 14,528

39 Willimantic 17,774

40 Wallingford Center 18,107

41 Ansonia 18,951

42 North Haven 24,177

43 Wethersfield 27,180

44 New London 27,199

45 East Haven 27,729

46 Newington 30,551

47 Naugatuck 31,634

48 Torrington 35,481

49 Manchester 36,561

50 Norwich 39,992

51 Shelton 41,402

52 Middletown 47,646

53 Milford 50,749

54 East Hartford 50,798

55 West Haven 55,147

56 Meriden 60,418

57 Bristol 61,129

58 West Hartford 63,809

59 New Britain 73,301

60 Danbury 86,086

61 Norwalk 91,375

62 Waterbury 114,356

63 Hartford 119,970

64 New Haven 132,893

65 Stamford 135,806

66 Bridgeport 148,012

The smallest cities in Connecticut (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Byram has a population of just 5,011. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,011 residents, Byram is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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