[BPt111]

Originally Posted by Apersonwholivesalife

I need the walking traffic, my wife currently owns a hair salon but due to low traffic, we aren't profitable. She wants another hair salon, but I think a restaurant will be fun.

Downtown Stamford , Downtown New Haven ?

[Apersonwholivesalife]

Or not walking traffic, but enough traffic to run...traffic decreased in Maine where my business is unprofitable. We lost thousands of $$s due to low customers.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

250K - 300K won't get you a mansion in Trumbull, but it's doable if you're willing to sacrifice a bit.

You'd have to sacrifice more than a bit. To me, Trumbull is a town you look in when you have at least $350k to spend on a SFH. ~$450k-$500k is a sweet spot in Trumbull.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Apersonwholivesalife

Or not walking traffic, but enough traffic to run...traffic decreased in Maine where my business is unprofitable. We lost thousands of $$s due to low customers.

As was said, walking traffic in the area is only really substantial in New Haven and to a lesser degree Stamford. West Hartford Center too, but competition is stiff there and rents are high.

There's a few major retail hubs in the state. Just look for population density. Generally the whole immediate 95 corridor from New Haven west is pretty dense.

[Apersonwholivesalife]

After touring Google Earth, I saw some areas that have heavy traffic. Can I please get input on these roads?

RT 1: Milford
RT 1: Norwalk
RT 1: South of Stamford
Federal Road Danbury
Newtown Road Danbury

There was a zone in Bridgeport, but even I know that Bridgeport is horrible and I live in New England (Maine.)

[Stylo]

I'd avoid Bridgeport if you're looking for low crime. Route 1 in Norwalk and Greenwich is very busy, but the area is also very expensive. I think with your budget you are better off in either the Danbury or Milford area. Both have a healthy retail presence. Milford is a bit higher traffic overall, much of Danbury's retail success is based on the mall - but it really comes down to which area you like better. One is coastal, one is inland with a lake. Milford is denser. Milford generally has better schools and is more walkable, but again - Bethel is a great option in the Danbury area with good schools. Both areas are low crime.

[Apersonwholivesalife]

I have also heard Norwich was good, but a lot of competing salons.

[Apersonwholivesalife]

Originally Posted by Stylo

I'd avoid Bridgeport if you're looking for low crime. Route 1 in Norwalk and Greenwich is very busy, but the area is also very expensive. I think with your budget you are better off in either the Danbury or Milford area. Both have a healthy retail presence. Milford is a bit higher traffic overall, much of Danbury's retail success is based on the mall - but it really comes down to which area you like better. One is coastal, one is inland with a lake. Milford is denser. Milford generally has better schools and is more walkable, but again - Bethel is a great option in the Danbury area with good schools. Both areas are low crime.

Well, is the Danbury Lake huge to swim in, or a tiny circle pond?

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Apersonwholivesalife

I have also heard Norwich was good, but a lot of competing salons.

You mean Norwalk?

Originally Posted by Apersonwholivesalife

Well, is the Danbury Lake huge to swim in, or a tiny circle pond?

Candlewood is the biggest lake in CT, but I'm not sure there's much of any bodies of water in CT you'd want to swim in.

[Apersonwholivesalife]

Originally Posted by Stylo

You mean Norwalk?

Candlewood is the biggest lake in CT, but I'm not sure there's much of any bodies of water in CT you'd want to swim in.

I heard someone say something about Norwich, CT. I looked it up on google maps, it is near either I-395 or 495 (I forgot.) And the LI Sound isn't good to swim in either? And why can't we swim in the lakes.