mrjharder11 t1_j9ea2tx wrote on February 21, 2023 at 7:48 AM

West end of Hartford or West Hartford are close enough to take the bus. West end very quiet and a heterogeneous mix of people and incomes. I would rather live here than West Hartford proper. Property taxes can be high in Hartford.

West Hartford has everything you need but still just a quick bus ride down Farmington Ave to downtown Hartford. Probably easier to find housing but it's also a bit crowded. Very popular shopping and dining areas. Both places very nice to raise a family.

The other towns you mention are also nice residential suburbs but you'll need a car for sure. US suburbs are nice and quiet but you need a car to function within the paradigm. The commute sucks unless you leave early for/from work.

mrjharder11 t1_j9ea7lp wrote on February 21, 2023 at 7:50 AM

Forgot to mention West End used to be called the Gayest zip code in CT but that was like ten years ago not sure if that's changed much.

FrequentAd1126 OP t1_j9g19x4 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Thank you! Certainly seems like West of Hartford might be the way to go for us

mrjharder11 t1_j9g4d5x wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:58 PM

NP. Also the crime in downtown Hartford isn't really a problem if you're just working there and maybe dining at night. Hartford is a commuter city so it kind of dies down after 6 pm. It doesn't have the heartbeat like New Haven or a big city like New York or Boston. Friday and Saturday are the only late nights in Hartford. Good luck and welcome to the States!

gregra193 t1_j9ggnkv wrote on February 21, 2023 at 7:44 PM

I’m gonna recommend West Hartford proper over Hartford. It will just be a nicer experience.

When looking for apartments, avoid places that have electric baseboard heat as it’ll cost you a fortune.

I think you may need to be married to bring your partner via L-1, please double check that.

FrequentAd1126 OP t1_j9huznm wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:05 AM

You do. We got married remotely via Utah county. Modern problems require modern solutions I guess. We’re doing everything we can to ensure we can prove our 5 year relationship as legit, fingers crossed.