[Stylo]

Seymour has a mixed feel IMO. I'd say a solid 2/3 feels like blue collar neighborhoods. It's such a loose term. What's a better way to say it? Middle income? A lot of blue collar folks make really good money, and a ot of white collar people don't.

Shelton is more half and half with more and more neighborhoods going upscale.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

I am admittedly surprised to see that crime per capital is in line with Milford and below Stratford.

Derby's crime rate does fluctuate quite a bit though compared to Stratford, which historically has a pretty linear crime level. That aside, Derby is historically a city with a crime rate that is favorable(lower crime level than the average U.S. community).

Oh yeah, you forgot one little detail.

BUDGET??????

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Seymour has a mixed feel IMO. I'd say a solid 2/3 feels like blue collar neighborhoods. It's such a loose term. What's a better way to say it? Middle income? A lot of blue collar folks make really good money, and a ot of white collar people don't.

Shelton is more half and half with more and more neighborhoods going upscale.

Shelton is definitely more "white collar" than Stratford. That wasn't the case as recently as 10 years ago. Seymour has changed as well, but it still is a real nice "blue collar" type of town, similar to the Stratford of say 20 years ago.

[Wilton2ParkAve]

I think my wife's aunt budget tops out at $180 give or take.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

I think my wife's aunt budget tops out at $180 give or take.

She could probably get in to Orangewood for that. Units may be too big though?

If Derby isn't a must, there are a couple of adult(55+) complexes, Asbury Village in Shelton and Oronoque Village in Stratford that could be options also.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

I am admittedly surprised to see that crime per capital is in line with Milford and below Stratford.

Did a double take here.

Crime index 2011
Milford: 175.6
Stratford: 238.7
Derby: 197.4

On that note, I never thought of Derby as dangerous. Mostly petty crime and/or minor drug activity.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by gmdealerguy

Okay, dont let this scare you but it is all electric. I will tell you in 100% honesty that we have a 1600 sq foot multi level 3BR unit. My electric bill last year in the winter at its highest was $280.00 (I've had winter bills $150.00,160.00,170.00) and in summer with central air, the highest bill was $150.00. I do out actualt average for the year at home and it wasnt even $200.00. We have a heat pump and we have UI and our energy comes from Levco (It helps greatly) plus we use an energy efficient water heater from UI. Highly reccomended. Electric really is not bad.......unless you like to set heat on 72 and above and a/c at like 60, then yes, the bill will be higher.
No complaints here.

You must have good insulation/windows. I was in an 80's condo with electric heat where the bill got up to $400-$450 in the winter, set at 69 degrees.

[Lintu]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Seymour has a mixed feel IMO. I'd say a solid 2/3 feels like blue collar neighborhoods. It's such a loose term. What's a better way to say it? Middle income? A lot of blue collar folks make really good money, and a ot of white collar people don't.

Shelton is more half and half with more and more neighborhoods going upscale.

In my mind, blue collar is more cultural/educational/type of job than it is income.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Lintu

In my mind, blue collar is more cultural/educational/type of job than it is income.

Absolutely, but some neighborhoods someone would assume are "blue collar" can be largely professionals.

[gmdealerguy]

Originally Posted by Stylo

You must have good insulation/windows. I was in an 80's condo with electric heat where the bill got up to $400-$450 in the winter, set at 69 degrees.

Wow!!!! $400-450? Holy crap!
Yes, I actually replaced every window and sliders too........however my bills were only slightly higher before I replaced them. These units are built very well and are nicely insulated.