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Current Resident: Looked at a variety of places before settling on this area. We love it. Moved here from Nassau County, NY (getting too crowded there; number of arrogant people increasing). Pomfret is more rural than "suburban rural"; the proportion of protected land (town and organizational preserves, purchased development rights) is reasonably high. There are still some farms left; mostly small. There are adequate resources for shopping and dining within 12-15 miles; enough, but not a lot, in town. This general area is called the "Quiet Corner" and the "Last Green Valley" (q.v.). Pomfret is less conservative than it was; whatever their leanings, people are public-spirited. The general area tends to be moderate to conservative. Educational quality is good; higher ed options, including UConn, are within ~30 minutes. Healthcare is good, and specialties well-represented; major illnesses and some treatments (major heart surgery, e.g.) are sometimes referred to UMass/Worcester or Hartford Hospital.... Read 7 reviews
Population 4,255
#1 Best Places to Live in Windham County.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Looked at a variety of places before settling on this area. We love it. Moved here from Nassau County, NY (getting too crowded there; number of arrogant people increasing). Pomfret is more rural....
Looked at a variety of places before settling on this area. We love it. Moved here from Nassau County, NY (getting too crowded there; number of arrogant people increasing). Pomfret is more rural....
Read 7 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 4,255,
Current Resident: Great small town. Quiet country setting. Great for all generations young and old. family friendly with community beach and parks. Great schools and very involved PTO. ... Read 1 review
Population 1,508
#2 Best Places to Live in Windham County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great small town. Quiet country setting. Great for all generations young and old. family friendly with community beach and parks. Great schools and very involved PTO. .
Great small town. Quiet country setting. Great for all generations young and old. family friendly with community beach and parks. Great schools and very involved PTO. .
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Population: 1,508,
Former Resident: Woodstock is actually a large town despite its ruralness. There isn't much to do in Woodstock on a day-to-day basis, and cities such as Hartford or Boston are quite far. There are events such as the Woodstock Fair and camps such as Camp Woodstock, but these sorts of activities aren't really for everybody.However, the education I received through Woodstock's school system makes up for the lack of interesting activities. I'm grateful to have been a student at The Woodstock Academy. If I ever have children, I would want to send them there because I know they will receive a quality education.... Read 20 reviews
Population 8,187
#3 Best Places to Live in Windham County.
20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Woodstock is actually a large town despite its ruralness. There isn't much to do in Woodstock on a day-to-day basis, and cities such as Hartford or Boston are quite far. There are events such as the....
Woodstock is actually a large town despite its ruralness. There isn't much to do in Woodstock on a day-to-day basis, and cities such as Hartford or Boston are quite far. There are events such as the....
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Population: 8,187,
Washington, DC•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Parent: Sidwell has provided my children with an exceptional academic experience emphasizing critical thinking and problem solving, writing and communications, and quantitative reasoning. The workload has been substantial at times, but always enriching and interesting (i.e., rarely if ever busywork) and will fully prepare students for the rigors they'll experience in college and beyond. Moreover, Sidwell has done a great job of developing my children as well informed, highly engaged, and socially conscious citizens. Strongly recommend!... Read 72 reviews
Students 1,145
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
WASHINGTON, DC,
PK, K-12,
72 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Sidwell has provided my children with an exceptional academic experience emphasizing critical thinking and problem solving, writing and communications, and quantitative reasoning. The workload has....
Sidwell has provided my children with an exceptional academic experience emphasizing critical thinking and problem solving, writing and communications, and quantitative reasoning. The workload has....
Read 72 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 1,145,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Town in Connecticut
Current Resident: I moved to Chaplin in the fourth grade, and am now in college. It is a very quiet, peaceful place. If you require action, then this isn't the town for you. I would say that this would be a great place to be to raise a kid, especially if you want them to end up going to Uconn!... Read 7 reviews
Population 2,208
Town in Connecticut,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved to Chaplin in the fourth grade, and am now in college. It is a very quiet, peaceful place. If you require action, then this isn't the town for you. I would say that this would be a great....
I moved to Chaplin in the fourth grade, and am now in college. It is a very quiet, peaceful place. If you require action, then this isn't the town for you. I would say that this would be a great....
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 2,208,
Population 1,581
Population: 1,581,
Current Resident: Canterbury is Connecticut’s best kept secret. Small, friendly, welcoming, rural. We are a close knit community far enough away from the fast pace cities but close enough to have a great night out in one of them. School system is top notch in my opinion. Absolutely love it here!... Read 16 reviews
Population 5,053
16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Canterbury is Connecticut’s best kept secret. Small, friendly, welcoming, rural. We are a close knit community far enough away from the fast pace cities but close enough to have a great night out in....
Canterbury is Connecticut’s best kept secret. Small, friendly, welcoming, rural. We are a close knit community far enough away from the fast pace cities but close enough to have a great night out in....
Read 16 reviews.
Population: 5,053,
Population 1,345
Population: 1,345,
Current Resident: Lovely downtown area, amazing nightlife; cute little shops opening all the time. Check out the playhouse as well its definitely a great treasure to discover in this part of CT. There are a ton of fantastic restaurants in town such as The Black Dog, or The Stomping Ground. Great places to go if you're in your 20s, housing is affordable although as with any city, there will always be an area that doesn't necessarily look "safe" thankfully the police department here is very active in the community and show up often during city functions such as first fridays, the water fires, or the holiday light parade to name a few.... Read 23 reviews
Population 9,250
23 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Lovely downtown area, amazing nightlife; cute little shops opening all the time. Check out the playhouse as well its definitely a great treasure to discover in this part of CT. There are a ton of....
Lovely downtown area, amazing nightlife; cute little shops opening all the time. Check out the playhouse as well its definitely a great treasure to discover in this part of CT. There are a ton of....
Read 23 reviews.
Population: 9,250,
Visitor: I like the small shops and Davis Park. its also very close to a shopping center that has Target, Stop and Shop, Lowe's, Marchelle's, nail salon, and few others. it also has few fast food restaurants such as Moe's, 99 restaurant, and subway.... Read 14 reviews
Population 4,146
14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.
Featured Review: Visitor says I like the small shops and Davis Park. its also very close to a shopping center that has Target, Stop and Shop, Lowe's, Marchelle's, nail salon, and few others. it also has few fast food restaurants....
I like the small shops and Davis Park. its also very close to a shopping center that has Target, Stop and Shop, Lowe's, Marchelle's, nail salon, and few others. it also has few fast food restaurants....
Read 14 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 4,146,
Current Resident: The town of Willimantic has a wide variety of diversity in the community. With also having small shops on our local main street is a great way to explore this small town and what we have to offer. Being able to go to local schools that want to provide for the students rae great as well, Windham/ Willimantic is a tight knit community where everybody knows everyone that can be beneficial.... Read 62 reviews
Population 18,150
62 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The town of Willimantic has a wide variety of diversity in the community. With also having small shops on our local main street is a great way to explore this small town and what we have to offer.....
The town of Willimantic has a wide variety of diversity in the community. With also having small shops on our local main street is a great way to explore this small town and what we have to offer.....
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Population: 18,150,
Population 1,218
Population: 1,218,
Current Resident: It's a small town, which means it's relatively quiet around here and everyone pretty much minds their one business. The traffic is low and we have small conveniences in town such as a gas station, low cost expanded convenience store, family restaurant, and a Dunkin Donuts. There's even a nice little park area with a pond and boat launch. Great town to raise a family or just simply live a simple, peaceful life.... Read 5 reviews
Population 1,145
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It's a small town, which means it's relatively quiet around here and everyone pretty much minds their one business. The traffic is low and we have small conveniences in town such as a gas station,....
It's a small town, which means it's relatively quiet around here and everyone pretty much minds their one business. The traffic is low and we have small conveniences in town such as a gas station,....
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 1,145,
Current Resident: Windham is just an ordinary small town. Because of its size, you don't need to travel very far to reach a grocery store, or even if you're looking for a bite to eat, which I really like. Theres also a mall close by which doesn't have many stores but it's nice to have in case you need any last minute items. Overall I think Windham is a nice calm town with really everything you need relatively close by.... Read 10 reviews
Population 24,480
10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Windham is just an ordinary small town. Because of its size, you don't need to travel very far to reach a grocery store, or even if you're looking for a bite to eat, which I really like. Theres also....
Windham is just an ordinary small town. Because of its size, you don't need to travel very far to reach a grocery store, or even if you're looking for a bite to eat, which I really like. Theres also....
Read 10 reviews.
Population: 24,480,
Current Resident: I think that Brooklyn has unique qualities all around but there are certain places that are beautiful and amazing to go to for views and food places such as downtown Brooklyn. But like everywhere else Brooklyn has its faults, but gentrification has helped it a lot and brought more people here. Brooklyn compared to the other boroughs isn't the worst, I like Brooklyn and I am kind of proud to say I'm from here.... Read 35 reviews
Population 8,421
35 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I think that Brooklyn has unique qualities all around but there are certain places that are beautiful and amazing to go to for views and food places such as downtown Brooklyn. But like everywhere....
I think that Brooklyn has unique qualities all around but there are certain places that are beautiful and amazing to go to for views and food places such as downtown Brooklyn. But like everywhere....
Read 35 reviews.
Population: 8,421,
Current Resident: Killingly is an interesting place. We have so many small town events and adventures that are exciting. However, I would say it stops at small town charm. My friends and I find ourselves very bored at times.... Read 29 reviews
Population 17,681
29 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Killingly is an interesting place. We have so many small town events and adventures that are exciting. However, I would say it stops at small town charm. My friends and I find ourselves very bored at....
Killingly is an interesting place. We have so many small town events and adventures that are exciting. However, I would say it stops at small town charm. My friends and I find ourselves very bored at....
Read 29 reviews.
Population: 17,681,
Current Resident: Quiet, picturesque, but also polarizing in politics. School system sucks and is failing. The people are nice.... Read 8 reviews
Population 9,213
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Quiet, picturesque, but also polarizing in politics. School system sucks and is failing. The people are nice..
Quiet, picturesque, but also polarizing in politics. School system sucks and is failing. The people are nice..
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Population: 9,213,
Niche User: The overall experience of this area is great. There are many activities for people of all ages. Generally, the atmosphere is very positive. I've greatly enjoyed my experiences here and fellow residents I have met over the years. I would recommend living here for anyone who enjoys a nice rural and quiet town with plenty of character.... Read 2 reviews
Population 2,093
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The overall experience of this area is great. There are many activities for people of all ages. Generally, the atmosphere is very positive. I've greatly enjoyed my experiences here and fellow....
The overall experience of this area is great. There are many activities for people of all ages. Generally, the atmosphere is very positive. I've greatly enjoyed my experiences here and fellow....
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 2,093,
Current Resident: The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming. We've never had an issue with theft, loudness, police or anything of the sorts. We live in a cozy two bedroom apartment and love where we are!... Read 17 reviews
Population 3,259
17 Niche users give it an average review of 2.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming. We've never had an issue with theft, loudness, police or anything of the sorts. We live in a cozy two bedroom apartment and love where we are!.
The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming. We've never had an issue with theft, loudness, police or anything of the sorts. We live in a cozy two bedroom apartment and love where we are!.
Read 17 reviews.
Population: 3,259,
Visitor: 8TERRACE DRIVE IN PLAINFIELD CT THE PARK MANAGER DRIVES AROUND SMOKING ALL DAY WITH HIS UNDERAGE SON DOING THE WORK FOR HIM HE DUMPS GARBAGE ON THE GRASS AND IS DROPPING BOULDERS AND BUILDING TRASH ON THE LAWN 21 AND 23 TERRACE DRIVE SELL AND SMOKE WEED OUT OF THEIR HOUSE AND HE ENCOURAGES IT AND IGNORES OTHERS FAULTS THE BLACK JC FENCE TRUCK IS HERE OFTEN GETTING HIGH ALONG WITH THE PLOW AND KEITHS ELECTRIC AND THE OTHER BUSINESSES THE GRANDKIDS KIDS PARENTS ALL PARTICIPATE IN THE CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES... Read 35 reviews
Population 14,991
35 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Visitor says 8TERRACE DRIVE IN PLAINFIELD CT THE PARK MANAGER DRIVES AROUND SMOKING ALL DAY WITH HIS UNDERAGE SON DOING THE WORK FOR HIM HE DUMPS GARBAGE ON THE GRASS AND IS DROPPING BOULDERS AND BUILDING TRASH....
8TERRACE DRIVE IN PLAINFIELD CT THE PARK MANAGER DRIVES AROUND SMOKING ALL DAY WITH HIS UNDERAGE SON DOING THE WORK FOR HIM HE DUMPS GARBAGE ON THE GRASS AND IS DROPPING BOULDERS AND BUILDING TRASH....
Population: 14,991,
Current Resident: Eastford, CT is a wonderful place to live with friendly people and a welcoming community. I have lived in Eastford my whole life. The school is small, but the staff is fantastic.... Read 3 reviews
Population 1,648
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Eastford, CT is a wonderful place to live with friendly people and a welcoming community. I have lived in Eastford my whole life. The school is small, but the staff is fantastic..
Eastford, CT is a wonderful place to live with friendly people and a welcoming community. I have lived in Eastford my whole life. The school is small, but the staff is fantastic..
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 1,648,
Current Resident: I love Ashford, it’s a rural community lots of farmland,but also several established businesses. Residents are friendly and support each other with many different volunteer and town run activities.... Read 14 reviews
Population 4,193
14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Ashford, it’s a rural community lots of farmland,but also several established businesses. Residents are friendly and support each other with many different volunteer and town run activities..
I love Ashford, it’s a rural community lots of farmland,but also several established businesses. Residents are friendly and support each other with many different volunteer and town run activities..
Population: 4,193,
Current Resident: Friendly, scenic, and peaceful town. Excellent place to raIse a family, in addition to superb school systems. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.... Read 7 reviews
Population 1,685
Featured Review: Current Resident says Friendly, scenic, and peaceful town. Excellent place to raIse a family, in addition to superb school systems. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else..
Friendly, scenic, and peaceful town. Excellent place to raIse a family, in addition to superb school systems. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else..
Population: 1,685,
Current Resident: Scotland is a great, small farm town. The only complaint I have is with the mail system going through Hampton, CT. With the system that is set up now, sometimes my mail doesn't ever come. It's a bit frustrating.... Read 1 review
Population 1,639
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Scotland is a great, small farm town. The only complaint I have is with the mail system going through Hampton, CT. With the system that is set up now, sometimes my mail doesn't ever come. It's a bit....
Scotland is a great, small farm town. The only complaint I have is with the mail system going through Hampton, CT. With the system that is set up now, sometimes my mail doesn't ever come. It's a bit....
Population: 1,639,
Current Resident: This small town has a great sense of community! You can find farm stands, quiet country roads, and some of the best home made ice cream around. I would have given 5 stars but the school system has been in flux for several years. It was wonderful until 7 years ago, and the teachers still are, so I have hope that it will return to its former brilliance if they get new administration.... Read 12 reviews
Population 3,599
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says This small town has a great sense of community! You can find farm stands, quiet country roads, and some of the best home made ice cream around. I would have given 5 stars but the school system has....
This small town has a great sense of community! You can find farm stands, quiet country roads, and some of the best home made ice cream around. I would have given 5 stars but the school system has....
Read 12 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C minus,
Population: 3,599,
Prince George's County Public Schools, MD•
9-12
Alum: My overall experience at my high school was really good. I enjoyed being surrounded by teachers and administrators that cared a lot about our education and wanted to make sure that our entire class succeeded. I also enjoyed participating in school events such as spirit week, dress down days, and more. Even though I loved my high school, their are a few things that I would want to change. I would include more school counselors to be able to help more students at once. I would also want the teachers to give students more time to take notes and study in school especially before exams because a lot of students may need more help than others to complete their work and also for the students that play sports and need more time to gain information on what everyone is learning in school.... Read 153 reviews
Students 777
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
Prince George's County Public Schools, MD,
9-12,
153 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says My overall experience at my high school was really good. I enjoyed being surrounded by teachers and administrators that cared a lot about our education and wanted to make sure that our entire class....
My overall experience at my high school was really good. I enjoyed being surrounded by teachers and administrators that cared a lot about our education and wanted to make sure that our entire class....
Read 153 reviews.
Students: 777,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
New Haven, CT•
7-12
Alum: I have loved my time attending Hopkins school and wouldn't trade it for the world. Parents who have ambitious and bright children may have found their match. Hopkins school's courses not only challenges the student, but introduces them to a new world of possibilities. I have made life long friends that I am still in touch with now. Hopkins is not just a "good school" it is an environment of gifted learners who, when leaving the community, are more than ready to face the challenges college brings. But aside the academics, they become part of a life long family. The warm welcome I felt first day of seventh grade, relieved all my stresses about a new school and ever since then, I have had a bright journey through my years at Hopkins. The multiple clubs and extra courses Hopkins gives students, opens doors for your kid to explore their passions. I would recommend this school if your kid appreciates a challenge and new opportunities. Lets go Hilltoppers!... Read 83 reviews
Students 712
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
NEW HAVEN, CT,
7-12,
83 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I have loved my time attending Hopkins school and wouldn't trade it for the world. Parents who have ambitious and bright children may have found their match. Hopkins school's courses not only....
I have loved my time attending Hopkins school and wouldn't trade it for the world. Parents who have ambitious and bright children may have found their match. Hopkins school's courses not only....
Read 83 reviews.
Students: 712,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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