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2023 Best Places to Raise a Family in Connecticut

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  1. #6 Best Places to Raise a Family in Connecticut.

    West Hartford

    Town in Connecticut,

    194 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says The reviews on Niche for West Hartford helped tremendously in helping us decide to move here back in 2018, and now that we’ve celebrated our 5 year anniversary, it felt only right to hop back on here...I absolutely LOVE this town. WeHa seriously has it all : amazing restaurants, culture, great schools, shopping, concerts/theatre, parks, trails (bike and walking) - but most importantly, community....Don’t think twice about moving here. Just do it!.

    Read 194 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Population: 64,034,

  2. #10 Best Places to Raise a Family in Connecticut.

    Weston

    Suburb in Connecticut,

    30 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says My overall experience in Weston has been positive. I've lived in Weston since I was in first grade, so it's essentially all I've known, and it's been a great place to grow up. WHS places an emphasis....

    Read 30 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 10,339,

  3. #11 Best Places to Raise a Family in Connecticut.

    Greenwich

    Suburb in Connecticut,

    91 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Works Here says Greenwich is a charming and safe town that sits by the sound. Because Greenwich is a pretty big town, It's made of 6 areas: Cos Cob, Old Greenwich, Riverside, Glenville, Byram, and Greenwich....

    Read 91 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 63,455,

  4. #15 Best Places to Raise a Family in Connecticut.

    Ridgefield

    128 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Ridgefield is alive with the Arts, has an excellent library and Recreational Center! It promotes wellness of the whole person, both physically and intellectually. There are many community activities...Because it is a small town, the shopping opportunities are limited to small boutique shops; therefore, one must drive to nearby towns to shop for essentials or visit a Mall. For example, there is...Property taxes are high, although less expensive than nearby upscale Fairfield County towns. Still, there is good value in real estate here because it is considered a very desirable place to live..

    Read 128 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 25,053,

  5. #18 Best Places to Raise a Family in Connecticut.

    Wilton

    Suburb in Connecticut,

    45 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Wilton is gorgeous! It is well known for having excellent schools with truly impressive music programs. Wilton is ranked 6th most affluent town in CT. Most of the houses are HUGE, and 2+ acres away...Downtown has shops for all your essentials, as well as some great local favorite restaurants. We are close to New Canaan and Westport which have more shopping and restaurant options. Though lots of....

    Read 45 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 18,486,

  6. #21 Best Places to Raise a Family in Connecticut.

    Farmington

    Suburb of Hartford, CT,

    78 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Farmington, Connecticut is a rare American gem. Stunningly beautiful with old-New England charm, this town is replete with large homes, well-educated professionals, beautiful golf courses, parks, and....

    Read 78 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Population: 26,559,

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