If you're at the point in your search where you're comparing the pros and cons of the different towns in lower Fairfield County, then this guide is for you.
There are countless variables that go into choosing the right town for your lifestyle. In my experience however, the vast majority of these decisions are hinged on either schools, commute times, crime ratings, or overall housing prices.
The comparison guide below will show you exactly how the towns of lower Fairfield County stack up against each other relative to each of these criteria.
Here's the Coverage Area Map for This Guide...
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Which Town[s] Fit Your Price Range?
I have compiled median data on the three maps below. If you forgot what your high school statistics teacher taught you about the "median," no worries you aren't alone. The median is simply the middle number. In other words, half of the homes sold below the price listed on the map, the other half sold above it.
Single Family Homes
Condos
The Greenwich data was derived from the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service. The data for the other towns was derived from the CT SMART Multiple Listing Service
How Safe Is the Town You Are Considering?
You probably know that Connecticut is much safer than the US average. Many Gold Coast towns have virtually no violent crime according to Neighborhood Scout. Many of our clients also search the sex offender registry before renting or purchasing. See how your ideal town compares...
Data provided by neighborhoodscout.com 2020
How Are the Schools?
There are many good websites for school information. I have found that they all basically say the same thing: Many of our towns rank very high, and other towns rank much lower compared to the neighboring towns. To be frank, the website that is the most user-friendly to you is the one you should use. Many of our clients use greatschools.org and I have compiled a list of public and private school ratings for you by town...
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Public School Websites
Below I have compiled a list of public school websites so you can research more specific information on a particular school district.
Train Times? Station Parking?
*Commute estimates are pre-covid. We expect Metro North to return to its old schedule.
As I am sure you can imagine, each town has its own intricacies when it comes to the stations and parking. Some are more of a challenge than others. In the station-by-station breakdown below, I cover all of the Gold Coast train stations. You will get parking maps where available, parking permit information, the stations that typically have the shortest waitlist for a parking pass, parking rates, train schedules and tips to help you choose the best station.
Greenwich Train Stations
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Stamford Train Stations
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Darien Train Stations
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Norwalk Train Stations
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Westport Train Stations
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Fairfield Train Stations
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New Canaan Train Stations
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Wilton Train Station
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Commuting by Car?
If you plan on commuting to work by car then you probably want to know exactly how long it will take. Luckily there is a feature in Google Maps that can estimate your commute time. To find out how long it will take, do the following:
1. Go to Google Maps.
2. Click Directions
3. Enter the address of the home you are considering for the starting point, and your work address for the destination.
4. Click the "Leave Now" drop down and select "Arrive By", then input the time you need to arrive at work by.
5. This will give you an estimation of your commute time from the home you are considering.