[nowaytoknowyet]

as every other car existing?

Also SAFE areas to live in if my salary is between $30 to $40K/year that has at least "some" public transportation where I'll be accepted and with friendly people?

I'll be renting a 1 bedroom or a studio apartment and perhaps sharing as a middle 40's straight single man.

Any input will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much!

[jeremeyk482]

Originally Posted by nowaytoknowyet

as every other car existing?

Also SAFE areas to live in if my salary is between $30 to $40K/year that has at least "some" public transportation where I'll be accepted and with friendly people?

I'll be renting a 1 bedroom or a studio apartment and perhaps sharing as a middle 40's straight single man.

Any input will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much!

Sounds like you might like the suburbs east of Hartford (Vernon, Manchester, East Hartford). These are middle-class, down to earth towns. If you don't want the pretentious attitude, central/eastern Connecticut is where you want to be. While people in CT are modest, the more southwest you go in the state, the more BMWs and Mercedes you'll see riding around town. That's largely due to the proximity to NYC. That being said, West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury and Glastonbury do have wealthy residents and while the cars there won't mirror that of Greenwich or New Canaan, you will still see a good number of luxury vehicles.

[skytrekker]

I feel JeremeyK482 - said it all

- as you go east of Hartford the Beamers, Mercedes, Jags and Lexus diminish. More likely to see Honda's, Subaru's , Mazda, Nissan and domestics.

Hartford's upscale areas- Glastonbury, West Hartford, Simsbury and Avon will see more pricey imports- but nearly not to the degree of Fairfield county.

[mels]

I am sorry, we can't let you in our state without proof that you are able to buy a luxury vehicle.


KIDDING!

Most of the wealth in the state is centered in Fairfield County, which is where you will find numerous luxury vehicles and very costly housing. Hartford has affluent suburbs as listed above. East of the river is where you get most bang for your buck and most of the towns are pretty nice. East Hartford would be my least favorite (more dumpy areas than other towns). Manchester or Vernon may be a good fit and I believe both are serviced by bus (Connecticut Transit, check out their website for schedules/routes).

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by mels

Most of the wealth in the state is centered in Fairfield County, which is where you will find numerous luxury vehicles and very costly housing.

Actually, I remember reading that if you remove Fairfield County from statistics, the rest of Connecticut would still be the fifth wealthiest state in the country. Interesting when it is preceived that the State's wealth is purely associated with Fairfield County.

Nowaytoknow yet - I would check Wethersfield. Nice town just south of Hartford. There is regular bus service into the city and the prices are fairly reasonable. Try to find a place in Old Wethersfield, it is so beautiful. Jay

[nowaytoknowyet]

Originally Posted by jeremeyk482

Sounds like you might like the suburbs east of Hartford (Vernon, Manchester, East Hartford). These are middle-class, down to earth towns. If you don't want the pretentious attitude, central/eastern Connecticut is where you want to be. While people in CT are modest, the more southwest you go in the state, the more BMWs and Mercedes you'll see riding around town. That's largely due to the proximity to NYC. That being said, West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury and Glastonbury do have wealthy residents and while the cars there won't mirror that of Greenwich or New Canaan, you will still see a good number of luxury vehicles.

It's not so much that I despise these type vehicles - it's the attitude that can come with it.

So I having asked about being in an area where these type cars are not every other one, if the people don't have the "I'm better than you" or "I can't associate with you because you're not of the same social status as me", I definitely have no problem with living in these areas.
I don't care so much what they drive, it's the beforementioned attitude problem.

I still wouldn't live in Fairfield county though.

I've been to West Hartford and think it's beautiful!

I have to work on really looking at the rest of the areas that with recommendations from the nice people here and elsewhere to make a logical choice.

[nowaytoknowyet]

Originally Posted by mels

I am sorry, we can't let you in our state without proof that you are able to buy a luxury vehicle.


KIDDING!

Most of the wealth in the state is centered in Fairfield County, which is where you will find numerous luxury vehicles and very costly housing. Hartford has affluent suburbs as listed above. East of the river is where you get most bang for your buck and most of the towns are pretty nice. East Hartford would be my least favorite (more dumpy areas than other towns). Manchester or Vernon may be a good fit and I believe both are serviced by bus (Connecticut Transit, check out their website for schedules/routes).

For the times I've been in Fairfield county I just about feel like I'm being asked for proof with all the wealth being shown off by some there and I'm going to go and play a round of golf after work lingo.

I currently reside in Ridgefield, NJ (not CT) and it's affluent in these parts.

There's townhomes being built in Cliffside Park, NJ on a "cliff" that are going to have the NYC view and they're going to be priced from $1 million to $2 million! - YIKES!!!!

I've lived in this area all of my life and I'm feeling that I no longer fit here - it wasn't always that way. It all changed when NYC dwellers started buying up real estate in my part of NJ and slowly but surely the middle class is being "attacked" as one needs "THE JOB" as "A JOB" doesn't make too good here.

Plus I'm unemployed and no car (because I couldn't afford keeping one for said unemployment) as the jobs here have fierce competition for each opening and employers drag their feet on any decisions for said openings. I guess this is a price I pay for living in a densely populated area. It sometimes burns me up when people have these great jobs/positions lined up because they are at the right place at the right time or that they have connections in high places.

My plan is to somehow get temporary work here and save up to get out of here so I can reside in an area to which I can be productive for my life and others.

[skytrekker]

nowaytoknowyet

I read all the time that real estate in New York is still going through the roof price wise- one of the few areas in the nation this is still happening.

Lots of Europeans are coming in, especially from England, where real estate in greater New York is still considered 'cheap'. New York is competing with London as the financial capital of the world.

Those prices are being driven up by buyers from overseas, and local speculation. I mean a view with the NY skyline? One in a 'million' a view to kill for- Yes many middle class people who have lived there all their lives are being squeezed out.

This is happening to a lesser degree in Fairfield county The rest of Connecticut no.

[nowaytoknowyet]

Originally Posted by skytrekker

nowaytoknowyet

I read all the time that real estate in New York is still going through the roof price wise- one of the few areas in the nation this is still happening.

Lots of Europeans are coming in, especially from England, where real estate in greater New York is still considered 'cheap'. New York is competing with London as the financial capital of the world.

Those prices are being driven up by buyers from overseas, and local speculation. I mean a view with the NY skyline? One in a 'million' a view to kill for- Yes many middle class people who have lived there all their lives are being squeezed out.

This is happening to a lesser degree in Fairfield county The rest of Connecticut no.

skytrekker

For rentals in NYC is fierce competition too and one has to make 45 to 50 times the rent per month amount to even qualify.

The town of Edgewater,NJ where it used to be trash and now it's only for the VERY well off - I do go there to walk the walkways on the water that have the NYC view, it's nice to say the least. I also walk along Boulevard East in Weehawken, West New York, and Union City, NJ which has a more direct view towards 42nd street and the Empire State Building.

All of these areas plus I'd say 1/2 of New Jersey have been heavily affected by the real estate price increase all because of New York City, NY.

It's all a matter of time when the rest of the "nooks and crannies" areas which one couldn't pay me to live will be affected too.

I could go and live in Bayonne, NJ which is the the town south of Jersey City, NJ - however it being relatively "cheap" right now, I see this area leaping in price as well with all the improvements being done. At this point Bayonne, NJ is the proverbial "diamond in the rough" before that area gets taken up by investors and then the rest will be history.

[njguy]

Originally Posted by nowaytoknowyet

skytrekker

For rentals in NYC is fierce competition too and one has to make 45 to 50 times the rent per month amount to even qualify.

The town of Edgewater,NJ where it used to be trash and now it's only for the VERY well off - I do go there to walk the walkways on the water that have the NYC view, it's nice to say the least. I also walk along Boulevard East in Weehawken, West New York, and Union City, NJ which has a more direct view towards 42nd street and the Empire State Building.

All of these areas plus I'd say 1/2 of New Jersey have been heavily affected by the real estate price increase all because of New York City, NY.

It's all a matter of time when the rest of the "nooks and crannies" areas which one couldn't pay me to live will be affected too.

I could go and live in Bayonne, NJ which is the the town south of Jersey City, NJ - however it being relatively "cheap" right now, I see this area leaping in price as well with all the improvements being done. At this point Bayonne, NJ is the proverbial "diamond in the rough" before that area gets taken up by investors and then the rest will be history.

I must live close to you and agree.
I wouldn't move to Bayonne either.
This area is for the Wealthy.