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JustADudeBeingADood t1_j981utz wrote

Pretty average to below average. Better than Bridgeport or Waterbury, worse than Plainville/Bristol/Southington. Way worse than the Farmington Valley, Glastonbury, and West Hartford.

It has had some bad press lately due to some high profile incidents involving administrators getting attacked or someone bringing a gun to school. But regardless, it has always been a pretty (slightly below) average town.

I would feel fine raising my family there if I found a good deal on a house. A kid can thrive anywhere with solid parenting and resources.

Edit: it is worth knowing that you are comparing emeralds to rubies compared to school systems outside of New England. Connecticut has fantastic schools and even Manchester has wonderful schools compared to rural Georgia. Don't let comparison be the thief of joy. Because none of us are Westport (:

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rysimpcrz t1_j985uzp wrote

This is an excellent review because you add a true contrast and comparison.

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IMA_anomaly t1_j981r2r wrote

I love it, no issues for me. I've lived here for about 2 years. School is diverse, my kids are excelling.

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RobbieL241 t1_j98825o wrote

Depends on where in Manchester IMO. There's some very nice neighborhoods in town near the Vernon, Bolton and Glastonbury lines.

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rysimpcrz t1_j985gfv wrote

It's not the worst place I've ever lived.

Before Manchester I lived in waterbury. (No comment.)

Manchester has evolved since I moved in 2007. That town has more life in it.

I currently live in enfield because I bought a house and it's closer to my clients. Most activities shut down around 11 and it has 2/3 the crazy of Manchester.

You could do much worse. (Willimantic, Norwich, bridgeprt, south Norwalk, derby, Naugatuck, etc.)

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wherehaveubeen t1_j98alim wrote

Manchester has the potential to become very cool

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Dolamite9000 t1_j98azq6 wrote

Lived in the Manchester Vernon line years ago. It was great! Close to stores and highway while also having easy access to the woods or trails. Not sure about schools.

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smurphy8536 t1_j98f5w4 wrote

The worst thing about Manchester is congestion around the mall. Other wise normal

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JMPopaleetus t1_j98ffro wrote

I would happily live in Manchester.

I don’t know if I’d raise a family there though.

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JMPopaleetus t1_j98g1p4 wrote

I just don’t know anything whatsoever about the school system or local government, so I don’t want to comment.

But I have looked at apartments there before, and frequent both restaurants and stores in the town. I have never felt unsafe anywhere.

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dmancrn t1_j98fz9t wrote

Manchester is not a bad town. It is diverse but the schools offer great opportunity if you want it. Obviously there’s a bad element everywhere but can be avoided.

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Maximilian_Xavier t1_j98ggan wrote

I have never heard anyone call it those two things. I have had family living there for decades.

It’s a very average town, but gets a bad reputation. The school system is fine. It could be better but you can get a good education if your kid tries and just stays away from the bad crowd.

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Skittle214 t1_j98fq5t wrote

I've lived here my whole life and I can say that it is the most centralized place in America amenities wise with shitty schools and good work opportunities as well as beautiful neighborhoods depending on what you like.

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Rubicles t1_j98frwn wrote

I’ve heard the “Klan-“ thing applied to half the towns in the state.

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Just_Jer t1_j98e9za wrote

driving by that section of the highway smells like literal shit, what more do you need to know, lol

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dmancrn t1_j98g77p wrote

There is a dump/landfill right off the Highway

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jules13131382 t1_j98l871 wrote

I’ve heard that the KKK had a March in Manchester and they nick named it Klanchester 🤷🏻‍♀️

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StevieMac97 t1_j983cun wrote

Manchester is just dirty to me. Haven't heard much about their gang scene

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