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Old 10-30-2010, 04:39 PM
 
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Wilton would be a trek. You would likely have to drive to the Norwalk or Stamford train stations (15-30 minute drive), wait on the platform (5-10 minutes), get on the train (50-60 minutes), and walk to your office. From Wilton, you're looking at at *least* 80-90 minutes each way. In addition, you'll have to pay for parking and your train each day, which gets expensive.

The problem is that in Connecticut, the areas closest to NYC (Darien, Noroton Heights, New Canaan, Old Greenwich, Riverside, Cos Cob, Greenwich) are all prohibitively expensive.

Look in Jersey.
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Old 10-30-2010, 08:56 PM
 
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I think the only sensible route is to find a house near ridgefield downtown so you can take the shuttle to katonah station for commute.
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Old 10-30-2010, 09:47 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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Look in Jersey.
Actually the better towns in New Jersey near New York are equally expensive as say greenwich and Darien. The towns that are more affordable are further out and do not offer the convenience to get into the city. Jay
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Old 10-30-2010, 10:57 PM
 
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Actually the better towns in New Jersey near New York are equally expensive as say greenwich and Darien. The towns that are more affordable are further out and do not offer the convenience to get into the city. Jay
Huh? There are a ton of decent towns in Jersey within one hour of the city that are not as expensive as Greenwich and Darien.
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Old 10-31-2010, 07:01 AM
 
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The two biggest drawbacks to Jersey are
1. The property taxes
2. There is a certain visual charm and appeal to CT that I found lacking in NJ. This is a personal preference thing though, I like things such as a traditional town center with a town green.
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Old 10-31-2010, 07:58 AM
 
Location: The brown house on the cul de sac
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Any suggestions? I know it's a super-rich area, but might we find some down to earth people too or even (gasp) maybe a little ethnic diversity?
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I just meant it'd be nice to have a little area to hang out in (Main St?) with my baby in his stroller for a walk, cup of coffee, shopping, chat, etc.
Fairfield County is filled with diversity and ethnicity....and after living in Rome, you will feel right at home here in CT.

Almost all towns have somewhere to hang out in...or a Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Paneras, etc. Some are in "downtown" areas, others aren't.
But if you want to be able to walk from your home to those areas, you will be very limited to what homes are available. Personally, I wouldn't want to live in a high traffic or busy neighborhood that borders a downtown.

Westport or Fairfield fit what you are looking for.
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Old 11-03-2010, 06:22 AM
 
Location: Princeton, NJ
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It's amazing. Where I'm from 500 to 700k would get you a gigantic house with lots of land. That being said, obviously the closer to NYC you are, the more expensive it is. I thought Greenwich might be nice, but got scared off some by watching a realtor's video that was clearly targeting multi-millionaires.
With patience and a good realestate agent you can find a reasonable home in Westport. We did after over a year of looking at over 40 homes all over Fairfield county. Do bear in mind that the under $700K price range is very competitive and houses move very fast (and this is why you don't see many on raveis.com). If you are willing to do some renovation work there are some very good values that come on the market.
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Old 03-20-2014, 03:08 AM
 
Location: Italy
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Hi. Amazing. I started this post THREE years ago. Now I find myself with the same question because we will finally be moving. This time around I have a 4 and 2 year-old. I don't care SO much about driving vs. walking anymore. I am now more thinking about the best place for a young family to live AND a non-insane commute. Under 30-60 minutes if possible (I know...I know). My mind is open to CT, NJ, Long Island, and the outer boroughs too. Suggestions?
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Old 03-20-2014, 07:58 AM
 
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Hi. Amazing. I started this post THREE years ago. Now I find myself with the same question because we will finally be moving. This time around I have a 4 and 2 year-old. I don't care SO much about driving vs. walking anymore. I am now more thinking about the best place for a young family to live AND a non-insane commute. Under 30-60 minutes if possible (I know...I know). My mind is open to CT, NJ, Long Island, and the outer boroughs too. Suggestions?
Under 30 minutes rules out anywhere in CT if you're going to NYC, as well as much of NJ and even the outer suburbs of Westchester.

60 minutes by train gives you Stamford or Greenwich in CT, and that's to Grand Central. (train times run 48 to a ridiculous 72 minutes, not including time spent driving to and parking at & walking to the terminal.) If your office is not close to Grand Central, you'll spend more time getting to your office.

So, unless you drive at really offpeak hours, I don't think you can do it in under an hour from Fairfield County, if you count time spent getting to the train station in CT and also getting from the station and to your work in NYC.
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Old 03-20-2014, 08:17 AM
 
Location: Italy
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Thanks! I've been doing my research and am looking at Westchester County in NY and I suppose parts of Bergen County, NJ. Would love any other suggestions about those two counties plus the best family-friendly (meaning, we could live in a small house as opposed to apartment) parts of the outer boroughs. The office IS close to Grand Central, so that's is at least a small plus.
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