Submitted by kjpappas7 t3_10ojycp in Connecticut

Hi! Looking to move to CT with my husband and newborn. Most important things are good schools.

Currently looking at Ridgefield Wilton Newtown and Southbury.

I could use niche to look at schools but always helpful to hear from people who actually live in these areas.

Anything you can share would be helpful!

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ChickenCamp t1_j6f2kg8 wrote

My only advice for someone moving here is to check your current electric usage against what eversource is charging right now. It’s a huge shock to the system to see your first $700 electric bill after moving here.

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CTRealtorCarl t1_j6f4k08 wrote

Can’t go wrong with the towns you mentioned. Would need to hear more criteria but I’d look at Cheshire, Bethany, Woodbridge, Orange, Guilford, Madison, Avon, Simsbury.

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IndicationOver t1_j6f4n8t wrote

Most schools in CT are decent to great.

Move where your house budget allows you.

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woodstove7 t1_j6f8ryc wrote

Those are all good towns. A bit pricey but I guess that’s all relative. Southbury is pretty. It’s in New Haven County so just outside of Fairfield County which in some instances and give you a bit of a break on taxes. But again, relatively speaking.

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govshutdown t1_j6fpuab wrote

What’s your budget? Wilton and Ridgefield will be the priciest. Newtown is still up there, Southbury is outside Fairfield county(but borders Newtown) so it’s the most reasonable, but still pricy. All school systems are good, but feeling the strain of a lot of transplants in recent years. Is commuting distance a consideration?

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TwoCanSee t1_j6fr24x wrote

Woodbridge Orange Milford Woodbury

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JaKr8 t1_j6gec1t wrote

Will work be centered around Danbury? these are all towns surrounding that area? Could probably throw Brookfield in there as well.

Wilson and Ridgefield will be very expensive, even for CT. Great schools though.

If you're in a work from home situation, Avon/Farmington/Glastonbury/Simsbury might be less expensive but have among the best public schools in the state ( which also means in the country). S Windsor, Canton, and Southington aren't far behind.

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coolducklingcool t1_j6hk1hz wrote

I know the Newtown/Southbury area pretty well so feel free to PM me!

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phabphour20 t1_j6hko4z wrote

I live in one of those towns and love it. PM me if you want and I can tell you what I know.

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govshutdown t1_j6htamt wrote

Well, Southbury would probably be too far of a commute. Newtown would be a little long, over an hour or worse, but doable. The other towns obviously better, if they are on the pricy side maybe consider Bethel, I suppose schools aren’t as highly rated. There is also Monroe, Trumbull, Easton or Redding. All good schools, nice suburban towns. If the budget is good for it, Ridgefield has a really nice downtown, might be a little snobby though.

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JustADudeBeingADood t1_j6mtjhb wrote

There are certain towns/areas that have MUCH better schools and overall feel. However, they are kinda random in location. Which area you choose (ie. Glastonbury vs. Cheshire vs. Avon/Simsbury) depends on your daily commute. They may look fairly close together on a map, but towns like Simsbury do not have an entrance to the highway. So what should be a short commute ends up being 45 min+

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