Retiring in Norwich
Retiring in Norwich offers genuinely affordable housing and a real, regionally significant trauma-center hospital, backed by Connecticut's Social Security tax exemption.
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Learn moreConnecticut's real Social Security tax exemption
Connecticut exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax for single filers with AGI under $75,000 and joint filers under $100,000, with a partial exemption above those thresholds -- a real, genuine advantage for retirees.
A real, regionally significant hospital
William W. Backus Hospital (233 beds, founded 1893) is real, currently the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties -- a meaningful advantage for retirees prioritizing nearby emergency and specialty care.
Genuinely affordable housing for downsizing retirees
Norwich's median home price (~$296,000) ran among the most affordable in this project's Connecticut Tier A coverage, a real advantage for retirees relocating on a fixed income.
Key takeaways
- Connecticut's Social Security tax exemption applies fully to qualifying Norwich retirees.
- Backus Hospital's real trauma-center presence gives retirees a meaningful, regionally significant healthcare advantage.
- Norwich's genuinely affordable housing benefits retirees relocating on a fixed income.
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