Ok Need Help On Living In Ct

RN~in~CT · Sep 20, 2004

I think you mean Groton :) I dont live in that area, but have visited many times. It is on the shore, and simply beautiful. As is the case with ALL of CT, it is pricey.

Good luck on the relocation :)

nursepammi · Sep 21, 2004

I live and work 10 minutes from Groton. PM me and I'll fill you in. :)

ivsandy · Oct 1, 2004

if you want to stay right in groton there are many lower income units available there as well as new london, norwich,& waterford.if you are navy it should not be too hard to find units they approve of or live at the navy lodge until you can advance on the waiting list for housing.

there are several hospitals,numerous nursing homes and assisted living housing to find work as a nurse.we have many colleges and universities nearby to do more studies if you wish or to meet new people.

i think you will like it here and if you need someone to talk to give me a shout,by all means.[email protected]

PreggersRN, BSN, RN · Oct 24, 2004

CT Nurses,

Can you tell me what Waterbury, Stamford, Bridgeport,, and Danbury are like? As far as affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, places to shop, etc. How far from NYC are these places. Any insider input would be greatly appreciated.

April

PreggersRN, BSN, RN · Nov 26, 2004

Can anyone give me some ideas of affordable places to live in CT. I want to live in CT and commute to NYC. Any input would be helpful.

Thanks!

April

nurse_in_me · Jun 24, 2006

Hi! i'll be moving to Connecticut in the next few months. Can anybody tell me what stratford and newington look? how do they differ ? anyway, where can i find the most convenient place to stay that is affordable and fully furnished? please help

hfdguy, LPN · Feb 2, 2007

Connecticut and affordable can't be put in the same sentence; however, Connecticut has a charm that keeps most of us here. Stamford, Stratford and Bridgeport are all shoreline cities... stamford is closest to New York City; thereofore, it is very very expensive. Most business people buy multimillion dollar homes in the Greenwich/Stamford area, and commute to New York. Bridgeport is a port city; therefore, it has a reputation for being a tough and somewhat run-down place. I live in the Farmington area, where there is plenty of places to shop, lots to do, great places to work, and a short highway trip will get you to New York (2 hours), Boston (2 hours) or Cape Cod (about 3 hours). Danbury is by the New York border; is a large city with its share of problems, but a nice place I think... Newington and its surrounding area is north of Hartford, the capital. It has experienced the most growth over the past few years, and has many apartments in the style I've seen in the south - rental units with a common area, pool, and the like. I believe there are a number of job opportunities up that way, and its one of the nicest places to live in CT -- just remember, nice also means pricey. The average cost of a home in CT is a little over $250,000, according to a new survey. Of course, there are a lot of places where you can get a decent home for $100,000 or so, and I think Avon and Greenwich tend to bump up the prices of the 'average' home (I think the average home in Greenwich goes for just a little over $2.5 million).

Anyway, if you like mountains, rolling hills, or oceanside, Connecticut is the place for you... We are a small state, but that only enhances the experience, as you can do just about anything in a day trip, or a nice long weekend.

Best of luck to you!