Impossible_Watch7154 t1_j9enqgl wrote on February 21, 2023 at 10:59 AM

I would not call Connecticut 'past its prime' It is a densely populated state (740 people per square mile) with a long history in a very desirable geographic region - New England. Its proximity to New York City and Boston- make it an envied location globally.

Add to this a moderate climate, forest covered hills and mountains and a beautiful coast line. Its not overly hot, dry, or congested (although the states southwest near NYC can become frenetic)

The state has one of the best economies in the nation currently. So its hardly 'past its prime'.

The state is considered one of the best states for quality of life and low crime.

Connecticut's future as a 'climate haven' will make it a prime place to live now and years ahead. Most of the American south will become very hot- while areas further west will face increasing heat and water shortages.

Racism exists here- but Connecticut's strong hate crime laws enacted over 30 years ago limits overt racism. Also the states highly educated electorate helps reduce racism, homophobia, sexism.

West Hartford is a nice town- but there are certainly other towns in greater Hartford that are diverse and good places to live.

FrequentAd1126 OP t1_j9g22fo wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:43 PM

I appreciate the descriptive response. Perhaps I've focused too much on the few negative reviews I stumbled across.

Impossible_Watch7154 t1_j9g2gmn wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:46 PM

The BOTS out there are numerous- be careful what sources you read. Greater Hartford now has the best housing market in the USA

https://www.ctinsider.com/realestate/article/ct-realtor-hartford-no-1-housing-market-us-17691943.php

robinredrunner t1_j9ggf0y wrote on February 21, 2023 at 7:42 PM

It's funny. We had never been to nor thought about moving to Connecticut just two years ago. After a metric shit-ton of research it was at the top of our list. I guess we weren't alone.

yankeeinparadise t1_j9n4qq5 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:54 AM

We’re glad you’re here!

robinredrunner t1_j9orq8x wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Thanks! It’s been quite a relief to be here.

yankeeinparadise t1_j9oswhc wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:45 PM

I was born and raised in CT, left to the south for college then stayed for a bit (13 years!) but it was wonderful to return in 2015 with my husband and three kids. It’s a great place to raise a family. My southern born husband never wants to leave, so I guess that is a bonus.

Adventurous_Ad_3415 t1_ja7wwrs wrote on February 27, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Best economy? Have you seen how many businesses closing? How many “for lease” spaces which stay vacant for years? Even credit agencies score for CT almost worst in US. This is not one of the best economy, this is very deep in trouble economy

Impossible_Watch7154 t1_jabzlk6 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:46 AM

Are housing prices collapsing here? Housing in the greater Hartford area? Realtor.com said it was Number 1 in the USA

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/hartford-metro-region-tops-realtorcoms-rankings-for-housing-market-growth

Connecticut's economy grew from $251.0 billion in the second quarter of2022 to $252.5 billion in the third quarter. The 2.5% annualized expansion rate was the 23rd largest of the 47 states to report economic growth.

Source: https://www.thecentersquare.com/connecticut/how-fast-connecticut-s-economy-is-growing/article_8e35220c-a6d8-5b18-952d-11cf03cc217e.html

Do me a favor- when you want to talk facts fine- of you want to disseminate BS and lies- then get lost. Or go into your MAGA world of delusion. Or re you a Russian bot?

Retail all over the country is going a fundamental change- forced by on line shopping- if you were informed - this is something you would have noticed.

Climate change is going to make people think twice about moving to the south- and believe me its going to get ugly.