2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in New London CountyAbout this List

Poquonock Bridge

• Town in Connecticut

• B

• B+

• A+

• 2,233 Population

New London

• Town in Connecticut
• 84 reviews

Current Resident: New London is a quaint town positioned well between a cute waterfront downtown, connections to other northeastern states, and two of the best casinos in the country. It is a college town, home to the United States Coast Guard Academy and UCONN, with many other prestigious schools within a few hours' drive. There is a train station in town that connects to busier cities, but New London itself is generally quiet and a great resting place away from the buzz of urban areas.
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• B-

• C+

• A+

• 27,147 Population

Norwich

• Town in Connecticut
• 123 reviews

Current Resident: Norwich is starting to gentrify very well. Over the past two years there have been new restaurants, art galleries and coffee shops opening in the area. The houses are beautiful and the neighborhoods are clean and well kept! I am thankful to be closer to down town so I can enjoy the beautiful waterfront during the warm summer months. There is a boat launch and long docks to take walks on. Restaurants that over look the marina are a common summer lunch spot. Live music at multiple bars and restaurants is something that is not uncommon during the week and weekends, all seasons of the year. The police in this area are friendly and effective.
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• C+

• C

• A

• 39,875 Population

Groton

• Town in Connecticut
• 76 reviews

Current Resident: Small town, but lots of fun. Two hours south of Boston and north of New York, so never far away from a big city. Good schools and lots of places to learn and be active. Beaches on the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean are within a few minutes or less than an hour drive. There are lots of hiking trails as well and oodles of concerts in the summer at parks, beaches and local venues. Lots of neighborhoods offer something for everyone.
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• A-

• B+

• A

• 39,492 Population

Long Hill

• Town in Connecticut
• 6 reviews

• A-

• B+

• A

• 4,528 Population

Montville

• Town in Connecticut
• 32 reviews

Current Resident: It's a quiet, safe, friendly and easily sociable environment. For the past 4 years that I've lived in Montville, I have made many friends in my neighborhood. There are so many different opportunities educationally and job wise in Montville. I personally have loved living in my neighbor hood with my mom and my little sister, where we feel completely safe and comfortable playing in our front yard with safe drivers and neighbors surrounding us everywhere we look. I actually have a friend that lives directly across the street, whom i love dearly, and her family and mine always have family events and meals together; along with other neighbors. We all met through a friendly yard sale I was having, which also sparked many other friendships with fellow Montville townspeople.
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• B

• B+

• A-

• 19,384 Population

Baltic

• Town in Connecticut
• 3 reviews

• C-

• C+

• B+

• 1,148 Population

East Lyme

• Town in Connecticut
• 34 reviews

Current Resident: I love East Lyme! I live here now and I am currently a senior in high school. East Lyme has everything I need, a downtown, a beach, pretty nature spots, places to go with my friends, pretty roads to drive, and stores only a short distance away. I would not want to spend my high school years anywhere else. Also, my experience at school has been wonderful. I have felt supported by teachers and the administration and it has made it possible for me to get into college.
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• A

• A+

• B+

• 18,883 Population

Ledyard

• Town in Connecticut
• 49 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Ledyard for a little over a year and a half now. The people here are so welcoming and friendly, and always open to help one another. I love the people and how I am surrounded by nature. What I hope I hope to more of in the future is more places and opportunities for the towns people to connect with one another. Also would love to see less budgets towards the schools for it takes away from the child's learning experience. When classes are being cut which lessens their opportunities or seeing their favorite teachers be let go when they have been able to find someone to connect with that helps them succeed.
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• B+

• A-

• B+

• 14,926 Population

Jewett City

• Town in Connecticut
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: I like how close everything is like the school system to my house.but i would change the people that live there because of all of the drugs and really bad parts of the town.
Read 4 Reviews

• C

• B-

• B+

• 3,443 Population

Waterford

• Town in Connecticut
• 63 reviews

Current Resident: I have been a residence of Waterford since I was born, and everyone in our town seems to know everything and everyone! We live by the ocean and a city, and the public schools and facilities are great and open to everyone. Our community is super friendly and it is an overall amazing place to live and bring up your kids.
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• A-

• A-

• B+

• 19,200 Population

North Stonington

• Town in Connecticut
• 25 reviews

Former Resident: The people here are so kind, and the relaxed lifestyle is so peaceful! There are plenty of events like the North Stonington Fair that bring people together. Lots of space for families or farms, and just the right amount of shops to get what you need. Like southern country living, above the Mason Dixon!
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• B

• A-

• B+

• 5,255 Population

Old Mystic

• Town in Connecticut
• 6 reviews

Nearby Resident: Old Mystic is NOT a town. It is part of Groton, CT. This is important to know if you are researching schools, taxes, property restrictions and so on.
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• A-

• B+

• B+

• 3,546 Population

Griswold

• Town in Connecticut
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: I grew up in Griswold and moved away during my Junior Year of high school. Once I had kids I longed to be back "home" so my children could enjoy the sense of community and pride I had growing up. This town really cares about the well being of all people in the community! My children and I enjoy all the town events, the youth center is amazing, and the drive our fellow neighbors have to help our community be the best it can be at all times is truly an inspiration. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to show my children what a really community truly is. Although I have not been overall impressed with the special education in our school system, I am very proud of the unity of the town as a whole. They always come together and fight for what they feel is right or just, as well as what is in the best interests of the community as a whole!
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• C+

• B-

• B

• 11,791 Population

Preston

• Town in Connecticut
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: I like that it's a quiet and peaceful place. I like that Norwich is close by. The library is not that far. There are a few restaurants in the town or nearby. The Preston park is five minutes from my house and is a really nice place. It consists of a tennis court, basketball court, softball/baseball fields, a sand track, two playgrounds, three swing sets and a woods area. Overall, Preston is a really nice place.
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• B-

• B+

• B

• 4,693 Population

Pawcatuck

• Town in Connecticut
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Pawcatuck is a great town that borders Westerly, RI. There is not much to do in Pawcatuck itself but it is easy to access beaches such as Watch Hill and there are many things to do in both Westerly, RI and the other city, Mystic, CT. I would like to see Pawcatuck increase its population in the 20-25 age demographic and increase the amount of shops and restaurants in the town.
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• B+

• A-

• B

• 4,999 Population

Sprague

• Town in Connecticut
• 6 reviews

Niche User: This area may not be the most luxurious of areas however, I love living here and wouldn't change my circumstances. I personally believe that happiness should not rely on the quality of where you live, but your perspective on making your own happiness in life.
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• C

• C+

• B

• 2,942 Population

Stonington

• Town in Connecticut
• 12 reviews

Works Here: Stonington is a good town to come relax and not worry about the anxiety that everyone faces. However, the town of Stonington has people who feel as if they are more entitled than others.
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• A-

• A-

• B

• 18,483 Population

Salem

• Town in Connecticut
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: We really love Salem! We also love TCCSalem, the church right on the town green. They are invested in families and the community. Don’t miss the Cruise for a cause and Applefest!
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• A-

• A+

• B-

• 4,162 Population

Bozrah

• Town in Connecticut
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Small town in Connecticut.lots of farmland. I highly recommended if you want to settle down. Great views during the auntmn.
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• B-

• C+

• B-

• 2,587 Population

Colchester

• Town in Connecticut
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: Eating establishments in town consists mostly of pizza places. Good public schools, with private schools in close surrounding towns. For students commuting to the local community colleges there is absolutely no night life. Most of the stop signs start to blink yellow at 10 pm. The same with restaurants, there are no 24 hour restaurants and there are no restaurants that deliver. Colchester is good if you want a small town with a semi-quick 30 minute commute to Hartford.
Read 18 Reviews

• B

• B+

• B-

• 16,015 Population

Niantic

• Town in Connecticut
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: Niantic is an adorable, quaint little town in a nook of East Lyme. While the town is small, the events Niantic holds are larger than life!
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• A-

• A+

• B-

• 2,918 Population

Mystic

• Town in Connecticut
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: Mystic is a great place to live, however, Mystic is not a town. It is a village that is part of both Groton and Stonington, divided by the Mystic River. The two towns are very different from each other. Groton has a larger, more diverse population; Stonington is more rural. I live on the Groton side and its been a wonderful place to raise our children. Being a tourist town, there is always something to do, even beyond the well known Aquarium and Mystic Seaport Museum. Great restaurants, an incredible Parks and Rec department, and wonderful schools and libraries with a very engaged parent community.
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• A

• A-

• B-

• 4,268 Population

Franklin

• Town in Connecticut
• 2 reviews

• B-

• B

• B-

• 1,908 Population

Noank

• Town in Connecticut

• A-

• A-

• B-

• 1,602 Population