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07-15-2009, 12:25 PM
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Waterbury question!
What are the best areas to live in Waterbury and its surrounding suburbs? Need info on both rentals and real estate please!
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07-15-2009, 12:44 PM
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I really wouldn't consider Waterbury unless I couldn't afford another town. I would look at Cheshire, Middlebury & Southbury.
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07-15-2009, 12:55 PM
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I agree with PP. I'd avoid waterbury if I could avoid it...
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07-15-2009, 12:58 PM
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Other towns to consider are Watertown and Wolcott. Watertown being the more affordable of the two.
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07-15-2009, 01:18 PM
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Thanks for the info guys. I hear that a lot about Waterbury, but why? What's so bad about it? I'll be up there next week and I guess I'll see for myself but what should I expect?
Other than Waterbury, I'm looking at Cheshire, Middlebury, Watertown, Wolcott, Southington, among others. How are those like towns like?
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07-15-2009, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by hramos81
I hear that a lot about Waterbury, but why? What's so bad about it? I'll be up there next week and I guess I'll see for myself but what should I expect?
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Just a suggestion, read the city-data profile page regarding any city or town you are interested in, it could help you a lot. You can see the crime rate (Waterbury's is very high), median income (Waterbury's is very low) and demographic profiles. Good luck! |
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07-15-2009, 01:25 PM
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Good point, thanks for the tip!
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07-15-2009, 01:37 PM
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What are the best areas to live in Waterbury and its surrounding suburbs? Need info on both rentals and real estate please!
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There are plenty of nice areas to live in Waterbury. I can break it down more if you tell me what you looking for. Are you looking to rent an apartment or are you looking to buy a house? New or Used?
Waterbury is probably the most diverse of the 5 largest cities when it comes to housing. Remember that at 33 square miles it is much larger than New Haven, Hartford, and Bridgeport |
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07-15-2009, 01:38 PM
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I really wouldn't consider Waterbury unless I couldn't afford another town. I would look at Cheshire, Middlebury & Southbury.
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lol. Notice the difference in income in these 3 towns compared to Waterbury. |
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07-15-2009, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hramos81
Thanks for the info guys. I hear that a lot about Waterbury, but why? What's so bad about it? I'll be up there next week and I guess I'll see for myself but what should I expect?
Other than Waterbury, I'm looking at Cheshire, Middlebury, Watertown, Wolcott, Southington, among others. How are those like towns like?
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I bet you the people who told you to avoid Waterbury won't be able to tell you the sections to avoid. Remember, landwise its a big city. Connecticut is full of suburbanites who don't know anything except for what they see on the news. |
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