What are the best areas for daycare in Connecticut?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Connecticut are ZIP 06420 (score: 100/100), ZIP 06237 (score: 100/100), ZIP 06422 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for daycare?

A strong location for daycare combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Connecticut compare to other states for daycare?

Connecticut averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Daycare Costs in Connecticut

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and daycare centers competition.

The top markets here average $147,500 in household income. ZIP 06420 leads at 100, $118,839 median income, zero existing daycare centers.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 06420 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,839
#2	ZIP 06237 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,500
#3	ZIP 06422 Pop. 7.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,875
#4	ZIP 06043 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,861
#5	ZIP 06371 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,429
#6	ZIP 06278 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,969
#7	ZIP 06461 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,129
#8	ZIP 06525 Pop. 9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$201,926
#9	ZIP 06812 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,864
#10	ZIP 06807 Pop. 7.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$194,492
#11	ZIP 06355 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,367
#12	ZIP 06798 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,427
#13	ZIP 06073 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$180,172
#14	ZIP 06333 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,628
#15	ZIP 06335 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,121
#16	ZIP 06085 Pop. 7.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$144,808
#17	ZIP 06092 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$201,574
#18	ZIP 06870 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$227,727
#19	ZIP 06016 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,338
#20	ZIP 06480 Pop. 9.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,955

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Connecticut, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $147,500 in household income. The common thread: daycare demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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