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  • 2025 Valley Community Index

    The Valley Community Index is a triennial profile of life in the Valley. The 2025 Valley Community Index was developed through a collaboration of community partners and stakeholders. Drawing from local data, research, and the voices of community members and professionals, the Index offers key insights into the social, economic, and health factors that impact Valley residents. Nonprofits, towns, cities, and other organizations use the 2025 Valley Community Index to guide strategic planning, develop programs, secure funding, and advocate for the resources that help our communities thrive.

    Jul. 18, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • 2025 Valley Community Index (PDF)

    The Valley Community Index report document may be downloaded by clicking on the Document link below. Please see the main report page for details (on the main report page, you may also download the report using the blue button).

    Jul. 18, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • New research reveals $15.6B boost to Fairfield County by closing gaps

    [Article excerpt by Gary Larkin, April 4, 2025] NORWALK – By closing gaps in income, home ownership, home values, and educational attainment Fairfield County could generate $15.6 billion in gross domestic product growth, according to a recently released report.

    Apr. 11, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing

  • Legislative Leaders React To Survey Indicating Almost Half Of CT Adults Struggle Financially

    [Excerpt of article from Viktoria Sundqvist, CT News Junkie, 12/4/2024] State Republican lawmakers say a recent survey showing nearly 40% of adults in Connecticut are struggling financially should be “a wake-up call to all state Democrats.” Democrats, however, stress that now is the time to come together across party lines to respond to the needs of Connecticut families.

    Dec. 5, 2024

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • Study: 40% in state are struggling financially. About 18% reported times of not having enough for food

    [Excerpt from front page Hartford Courant article by Alison Cross, December 3, 2024] As many as 40% of adults in the state are struggling to make ends meet, according to a new DataHaven survey that reveals record-high rates of food, housing and financial insecurity among Connecticut residents.

    Dec. 3, 2024

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Economy, Housing

  • Survey: Many in Connecticut just getting by

    [Excerpt from article by Alex Putterman that appeared on the top of the front page of all Hearst Connecticut newspapers, Sunday, December 1, 2024] About 40% of Connecticut adults are struggling financially or "just getting by," a new survey has found. The survey, from the nonprofit DataHaven, found that more people report being worse off financially than they were a year ago than report being better off, amid increases in food and housing insecurity.

    Dec. 1, 2024

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Economy, Health, Housing, Public Safety

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