Surprised you didn't mention how highly rated our public schools are, its a great place to raise kids. And, it's a good place to grow old, taxes aside, being between Boston and New York, with Yale in between meabs easy access to the best hospitals in the country.
ive lived in South Texas my whole life and visited my family in Monterrey in Mexico while growing up in the summers and winters but idk why since I was a kid ive been attracted to living in a cold, snowy, small town next to a big city with beautiful landscape, where I could have some peace during winter and could raise my kids with a solid education, and Connecticut sounds like that to me and what makes it really weird is that I just remembered that ive had a uconn womans basketball hat for years, so I guess im already apart of the Connecticut club. maybe im destined to move there.
@@ProDoc18 maybe you’re meant to live in uncasville! Main uconn campus location. However it’s in the middle of nowhere. Middlebury, southbury, Woodbury, Cheshire, Branford, Milford, and Bethlehem offer lots of great and different things. Didn’t mention the most expensive places in CT but those are def great places.
CT born and raised, if the city life isn't for you there's plenty of bike and hiking trails that show off the beautiful landscape. Great Video Andre, keep it up my man
*I was raised in Ridgefield CT. one of the consistent top 5 towns in the state, I also lived in Washington Depot in Litchfield and Madison on the shore. I left CT for good in 2002, it use to be a beautiful fun state with a great lifestyle, alas that is all gone.*
I am from Hartford Connecticut back in the '80s through the '90s Hartford Connecticut was really really a fun place to live and do things but now 2020 to it's got terrible nothing to do nowhere to go
It's so different now in 2024. There's the XL center, the CT science museum, a huge trampoline park, Dunkin Park, and so much more. There are a ton of great restaurants and Hartford has its own art community. There is plenty to do in Hartford.
Did My Homework On Ct And That Whats Brought Me Here.Now That I Am Here It Is The Bigget Mistake Made Ever So Much Money Wasted Moving And The Taxes Here Out Beat NY In My Opinon. When I Can Will Be Moving Soon.
@@AndreCTrealtor they couldn't even answer the question. Those that don't like CT aren't happy people. I've lived everywhere in the US, minus a few states, and across CT. CT offers more social services than any other state, and in the past, I have needed the free healthcare. Free, like in no copays, and no fees for medication. I'm not knocking the hand that feeds. Plus, the state parks are the cleanest and the trails are beautiful. We have such diversity and there really is something for everyone.
My mother's girlfriend and her family lived in Hartford, Conn for over 30 years. After retirement, she and her husband purchased a home and moved back to Durham, North Carolina. Her adult children later migrated to Durham, North Carolina with the exception of her oldest daughter and her husband living in Rochester, New York. However, her oldest daughter and her husband built a mini mansion near Wilmington, North Carolina and they spend the winter months in North Carolina. I live in Washington, D.C. and I've never traveled to Connecticut. However, this is a great video! Housing in Washington, D.C. is outrageous with increasing gentrification.🥺 😢 😭
Why was a clip of the Chicago skyline shown at 0:42 when it clearly says Fairfield county is most notable for its proximity to NEW YORK?? Lol. It was extremely simple to not mess that up.
Moved here 30 years ago. Haven't been able to escape. Thought it would be an improvement over New York City. Boy was I ever wrong. Not a big fan of Joe Rogan, but one thing he said that I totally agree with: Connecticut is one of the worst states in the country. And he's traveled around quite a bit so he should know.
Growing up in Connecticut, I thought that it was boring, and that it was a dying state. As most teens, I wanted adventure and excitement. Oh did I get it. However, after graduating, living the adult life , marrying and living in big cities and experiencing horrible infrastructure and insane politics…I have come to miss the quiet lifestyle and clean streets of southeastern Connecticut. Also the lot sizes and the land. The one thing that is a bummer is the taxes and the high cost of provisions such as food and basic necessities. However, that cost is just as high elsewhere…(west cough . Rocky
Wow! Connecticut is beautiful! I assume pics of Barnes & Nobles, Micheal Jordan steakhouse etc of beautiful downtowns I assume they are New Haven or Hartford near by cities what cities are they didn’t know Connecticut had such beautiful downtowns very modern looking
Hi there, great info. I'll be moving from NYC to Stamford this month. Do you have insight on the diversity in Fairfield County? That would be a great content topic.
I love ct I been here most of my life but the taxes is ridiculous. I'm hoping it changes Property taxes in New Haven has gone up twice in the past 2 to 3 years. I'm hoping they bring in more revenue with the legalizing marijuana. Next they need to bring tolls on all the borders only. This is a very small state and they tax us for everything. A lot of wasted money being used. I think some people are selling their Property's and renting or moving out of state.
Thanks for that insight. Yea the taxes are no joke and fixing it is definitely above my paygrade but hopefully with some of the revenue ideas there can be a better balance
Lived in New Milford from 1979-1985 coming from Atlanta, Ga . The best part about living there was leaving. It was safe and quiet, but the people had an arrogance about themselves that was difficult to understand or get along with. I have not been back in over 30 years, but it is on my bucket list to visit to see what has become of the place.I hope the DEI and woke culture hasn’t screwed the place up too much.
I really enjoyed the video. Moving to CT and trying to get a handle on what to expect... I hear "taxes suck" but I've not yet found anyone explaining much more than that... For instance- is there a city/town tax tag for vehicles, do we just pay state/federal, or is there more to it. Any special things (like registering a car in different locations within CT can change the taxes...)
There is more to it all. You will get taxed for the privilege of breathing the air. To CT, you are a tax cow that they squeeze dry all while spoon feeding you garbage.
Don't do it. Im serious. Lived here for 12 years and despise all of it. Yes, great schools, bike trails...blah, blah. You will pay for it though, a lot. Traffic alone will take years from your life and make you want to rip your own head off. I am not exaggerating.
The only reason that anyone might think taxes in Connecticut are bad is in comparison to other parts of the U.S. but since taxes in that nation are so low they aren't worth mentioning maybe you should look up how much civilised nations pay in tax.
Yeah man it's wild. Everyone from outside CT seems to really enjoy it - the people inside the state f-ing massacre it. It's weird, man. I like Hartford quite a bit.
@@FirebrandAL that happens a lot. I’m in Brooklyn and I’m looking at CT because I want a nice slower more peaceful suburban type of life but I see a lot of people who grew up there can’t wait to leave and get some excitement in their life
Honestly, yeah, at least the schools are generally alright. Groton is having a hard time, but Norwich is amazing. And the Husky Healthcare is pretty good all things considered so it takes some tax sting away.
Tax rates depend on the city/town you live in. Hamden has the highest NON-CITY mil rate in the state. Several years ago, my mortgage payment (principal+interest+insurance+taxes) increased by $300/month due to a town tax increase. Connecticut has its beautiful spots, but when I retired, I moved to North Carolina.
How do you not mention Bridgeport when talking about Fairfield County. It’s the largest city in the state. I heard Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford brought up but again nothing about the largest city in the state.
Connecticut is by far my favorite state of the country, is not as crowded or big as other states, and it has some of the most luxurious houses in the country. Planning on moving there in the near future. The only negative thing I can say is obviously taxes but new york and Boston are way more expensive.
Thinking of moving here with my husband and son. Born and raised in Cali so when I see people talk about taxes, and doing my research it seems like CT is still more affordable regardless. I guess as a Cali native I am use to the high cost of living and taxes we see every year. Cant be much worse.
1. It is very diverse 2. Yes and relative to where you are coming from also 3. Canada depends. Montreal is about a 8hr drive. Took that drive myself 4. Compared to our neighboring Boston and New York, affordable
@@AndreCTrealtor cool it’s not state known for influx of NY Philly and surrounding places for thugs also does it have a beach what’s some of most popular cities in Connecticut also go UConn I like Hawkins that guard you had pick Vermont vs conn I assume conn anywhere else not conn that black & family friendly not too racist and too many bad people Conn seems undar the radar which not ness a bad thing you don’t want problems of people bad ones moving place like LA Miami so on it looks beautiful there thank you!
Been in CT all my life and it isn't worth moving here at all. Good video though but the way politics and taxes go I would advise against it. But if you live in NYC is a good change.
I'm not from CT originally, but I've been living here for over 6 years. It still hurts my soul to pay a tax collector a property tax for my car since almost every other state would never dream of doing that. Every fiber of my being wants to rebel against it. It's a beautiful state, until you get a dose of the politics.
As a longtime CT resident (over 40 years) who has lived all over the state but also in a few other states, here's my advice to people considering it. It's not cheap. If cost is an important factor, choose another state. CT is one of the most unprejudiced states in the country -- race, sexual orientation, religion -- the overwhelming amount of CT residents don't care. This was the third state to legalize same sex marriage for a reason -- we like to mind our own business. BUT...what I tell people (half in jest) is that in CT the only people we're prejudiced against are poor people. As long as you have money no one will discriminate against you for anything here. You could be a purple alien from Betelgeuse and you would be welcome anywhere. No matter what kind of lifestyle you choose, there is a spot for you in CT. If you like culture and dining, you can get it in New Haven and Stamford as well as having the short train ride into NYC from anywhere in Fairfield county. Small town living among the wealthy -- New Canaan, Darien, Litchfield, and more. Living on the shore with your boat nearby -- Greenwich, New London, Westport, and more. Living in a rural woodsy setting with low population, horses, skiing, and outdoor sports such as fishing and hiking in spades -- most of Litchfield County. Whatever you like we have it. Recreational weed is legal. The schools here are terrific. The public schools in the suburbs are amazing and we have a dozen stodgy New England prep schools with $50K+ annual tuition as well. A college admissions counselor once put it to me this way: A 2.7 GPA in a CT HS is the equivalent of a 3.5 GPA in most of the US. All that being said -- it's not for everybody and we actually like to keep it exclusive. If you come here leave your prejudices behind and don't complain about the real estate prices or the taxes -- most people will get bored with you and walk away. You can dine in a restaurant here and drop $400 for two while wearing jeans or even shorts. If you try to get some books banned from the school library expect to find yourself as persona non grata in the town where you lived -- we tend to be highly educated as a whole (nearly 50% of adults have a Bachelor's or higher and in many town the number is > 80%) and we don't play that crap here. There's a lot of laid back, creative people with money especially in the northern part of the state, so don't expect to be treated like a king because you bring in six figures -- the MEDIAN income is > $100K in a very large percentage of CT towns. Young people with salaries of $75K in Stamford often share an apartment with roommates. Home prices are VERY high.
I grew up in Connecticut (Stamford) for almost 19 years, and I met my buddy who used to own a brand new car (2010 Nissan 350Z) and a house property near Waterbury We have been friends since 1999 until 2011. The funny story was that the state taxed him for his brand new car every year! I was like, LOL! 😂😂
Pros of living in Connecticut? Are you kidding me - there are none. I usually go to Connecticut once a year to visit relatives who unfortunately were never able to escape. They live in the Hartford area. Hartford is a city that has seen better days. It used to be a very prosperous and affluent city, about 50 - 60 years ago. Now it's a decrepit, crime ridden sewer. Large companies are moving out of Connecticut and Hartford. The reason for this is the insanely high corporate state income taxes. People are moving out for the same reason - in Connecticut individuals are taxed to death. Oh, I forgot to mention property taxes. Connecticut has the highest property tax rate in the country. CT will tax you on all kinds of property, your house, your car, your lawn mover etc. I have to wonder where all that tax money goes. The roads are in horrible shape, potholes all over the place, bridges are collapsing, and in the winter snow plows are no where to be seen. Then there's the weather, gloomy cloudy skies most of the year. It rains a lot, in the summer it's crazy humid, in the winter it's cold and snowy and you probably won't see the sun for weeks. This means you'll have to buy those lights called SAD lamps (seasonal affective disorder) because you'll definitely need it for the winter blues. If you're not on depression meds before you moved to Connecticut you will be very soon afterwards. In the 2000's the City of Hartford came up with a catchy slogan to rebrand itself. Hartford was nicknamed the Rising Star of the Northeast. I think it's the Blackhole of the Northeast. Once you get sucked in it's hard to leave and that's because it attracts people who want to live off the welfare state. Yes, Connecticut is a welfare state. It has really good benefits for people who are too lazy to work, i.e. free healthcare, housing, food allowance money and so forth. Now the people - well I don't mean to offend anyone but they're just weird. I can't put my finger on it but Joe Rogan in this video basically sums it up best, take a look for yourself: ua-cam.com/video/eMzUQzDRW7Y/v-deo.html
I live on a main road. Snowplows strike here overnight. Fun. Local drivers treat the main thoroughfares in this small town like a raceway. CT is humid but we could also have triple digit heat for 5 weeks straight, like where I've lived before. There are a few activities that are free, that can be taken advantage of: free summer outdoor concerts, car shows, programs at a public library, etc. When resources are available, CT takes care of its own, which helps to explain high taxes. This may sound condescending, but look around: CT is a gorgeous state centrally located between metropolitan areas. I'm unemployed and am not a property owner, so don't pay taxes. However, I've resided and worked in CT in the past, thereby putting my time in. I like being "weird", makes my life interesting. I am presently close to family, the water, fresh air, beautiful older trees, birds who wake me up in the morning... When you go without for so long, you learn to appreciate the little things. And CT being little, well, in its simplest form, I appreciate. ❤
@@chrisfernald5850 I'm glad you like living in CT. But I would like to point out that you do pay property taxes even though you rent. Your landlord is passing on their property taxes to you through the rent you pay and CT has one of the highest property taxes in the country. In AZ property taxes are low. I only pay $1,020 on my four bedroom house.
This might be important to some, generally we are historically and still (mostly) a socially progressive state. Plenty of MAGA to be sure and some not so quite SanFran extreme leftists, but more 70/30 as a top level mix of sane/not so much ratio. Hope this helps…
Living in Connecticut you better have a lot of Ky gel because you're going to get screwed this is one of the most corrupt States taxes taxes taxes everybody got your pocket and the amazing thing is roads are still among the worst in the country in other words they take all your money and Harley do any services it's insane It's just like most blue States these days but it's the worst I've seen.
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I met a husband from here never travel to Connecticut this the reason am here first will travel to usa am scared as hell am afraid to leave my african country for usa some advice please
I think the first step is picking a area/region you want to be in. Whether south, northeast, Midwest, or West. Connecticut can be a good balance because it is situated between two major cities New York City and Boston but offers a slower pace of lifestyle compared to those cities
Moved back and LOVING it...beautiful state
Surprised you didn't mention how highly rated our public schools are, its a great place to raise kids.
And, it's a good place to grow old, taxes aside, being between Boston and New York, with Yale in between meabs easy access to the best hospitals in the country.
ive lived in South Texas my whole life and visited my family in Monterrey in Mexico while growing up in the summers and winters but idk why since I was a kid ive been attracted to living in a cold, snowy, small town next to a big city with beautiful landscape, where I could have some peace during winter and could raise my kids with a solid education, and Connecticut sounds like that to me and what makes it really weird is that I just remembered that ive had a uconn womans basketball hat for years, so I guess im already apart of the Connecticut club. maybe im destined to move there.
Yale has some of the worst doctors in the entire country. They kill people here.
@@meself349 I dunno. My late husband died there but they also kept him alive for almost half a century. Maybe you had the wrong doctor? 🤷♀️
Yeah of course it depends on where in CT but they have some amazing school systems and I was lucky enough to have a great and safe education.
@@ProDoc18 maybe you’re meant to live in uncasville! Main uconn campus location. However it’s in the middle of nowhere. Middlebury, southbury, Woodbury, Cheshire, Branford, Milford, and Bethlehem offer lots of great and different things. Didn’t mention the most expensive places in CT but those are def great places.
CT born and raised, if the city life isn't for you there's plenty of bike and hiking trails that show off the beautiful landscape. Great Video Andre, keep it up my man
Thank you for the insight!
"My man"? You trying to get down with the bros? Yeah, that's convincing....
@@meself349 you’re a weirdo
I made a few videos on the Farmington Canal it is a great place to ride.
*I was raised in Ridgefield CT. one of the consistent top 5 towns in the state, I also lived in Washington Depot in Litchfield and Madison on the shore. I left CT for good in 2002, it use to be a beautiful fun state with a great lifestyle, alas that is all gone.*
Why?
It still is a beautiful state. Maybe you changed? It happens when we hit certain ages and start needing different things.
@@Ninjanimegamer *The state itself always was beautiful, that was not the issue.*
I am from Hartford Connecticut back in the '80s through the '90s Hartford Connecticut was really really a fun place to live and do things but now 2020 to it's got terrible nothing to do nowhere to go
It's so different now in 2024. There's the XL center, the CT science museum, a huge trampoline park, Dunkin Park, and so much more. There are a ton of great restaurants and Hartford has its own art community.
There is plenty to do in Hartford.
Did My Homework On Ct And That Whats Brought Me Here.Now That I Am Here It Is The Bigget Mistake Made Ever So Much Money Wasted Moving And The Taxes Here Out Beat NY In My Opinon. When I Can Will Be Moving Soon.
Thanks for the share. Sorry that you're experience has you feeling that way. What would you have done different?
I'm only still here because I have elderly family that needs me. After they pass I'm gone.
@@AndreCTrealtor they couldn't even answer the question. Those that don't like CT aren't happy people.
I've lived everywhere in the US, minus a few states, and across CT.
CT offers more social services than any other state, and in the past, I have needed the free healthcare. Free, like in no copays, and no fees for medication. I'm not knocking the hand that feeds.
Plus, the state parks are the cleanest and the trails are beautiful. We have such diversity and there really is something for everyone.
My mother's girlfriend and her family lived in Hartford, Conn for over 30 years. After retirement, she and her husband purchased a home and moved back to Durham, North Carolina. Her adult children later migrated to Durham, North Carolina with the exception of her oldest daughter and her husband living in Rochester, New York. However, her oldest daughter and her husband built a mini mansion near Wilmington, North Carolina and they spend the winter months in North Carolina. I live in Washington, D.C. and I've never traveled to Connecticut. However, this is a great video! Housing in Washington, D.C. is outrageous with increasing gentrification.🥺 😢 😭
Umm...you mentioned CT once here but thanks for your mini-mansion story. That really helped.
Why was a clip of the Chicago skyline shown at 0:42 when it clearly says Fairfield county is most notable for its proximity to NEW YORK?? Lol. It was extremely simple to not mess that up.
Great video. I’ll never return to Connecticut as a full time resident.
great! state is garbage
Taxes are not as bad as New York though. My house (1100 square feet) is over 25k/year. I am seriously thinking about Connecticut!
Big this up !
i came from a " gun waving New Haven " mentality
but this is the real CT !
I live about halfway between Hartford and Springfield Mass and about halfway between New York and Boston
It’s one of the reasons I live here
Enfield? Windsor? Windsor locks?
Very handsome host. Thanks for the great info!
Thank you for posting this video, I'm looking to leave Vermont and find a new place to live for 10 years, thanks for your insight
You're very welcome
Do not do it. We are looking to move to VT or NH just to escape this rotten state.
Look into Massachusetts. I left CT for MA.
Planning on moving to Manchester Connecticut and I'm praying 🙏🏽 that I like it
If you need any assistance please let me know calendly.com/andrectrealtor
@@AndreCTrealtor thanks so much
Hi hope you’re doing well, do you like it so far ? I’m researching to try and re locate there from Long Island NY
@ryanvelez6762 Hi, I'm still in North Carolina and plan on moving to Norwich Ct next spring, and hopefully, I can give you an update once I relocate
Moved here a few years back. Big mistake.
Moved here 30 years ago. Haven't been able to escape. Thought it would be an improvement over New York City. Boy was I ever wrong. Not a big fan of Joe Rogan, but one thing he said that I totally agree with: Connecticut is one of the worst states in the country. And he's traveled around quite a bit so he should know.
@@meself349 why does he say that?
@@meself349 bitter much?
@@meself349 it’s not that bad, it’s just the run down areas
Growing up in Connecticut, I thought that it was boring, and that it was a dying state. As most teens, I wanted adventure and excitement. Oh did I get it. However, after graduating, living the adult life , marrying and living in big cities and experiencing horrible infrastructure and insane politics…I have come to miss the quiet lifestyle and clean streets of southeastern Connecticut. Also the lot sizes and the land. The one thing that is a bummer is the taxes and the high cost of provisions such as food and basic necessities. However, that cost is just as high elsewhere…(west cough . Rocky
Wow! Connecticut is beautiful! I assume pics of Barnes & Nobles, Micheal Jordan steakhouse etc of beautiful downtowns I assume they are New Haven or Hartford near by cities what cities are they didn’t know Connecticut had such beautiful downtowns very modern looking
Hi there, great info. I'll be moving from NYC to Stamford this month. Do you have insight on the diversity in Fairfield County? That would be a great content topic.
Thank you for the feedback. I am working on that content and will definitely have a video up soon
@AndreCTrealtor yes, I'm moving from NY to Connecticut and would like to know about diversity
Okay New Haven. Not looking too bad in the shots. Great video!
You forget to mention the very successful Hartford yard Goats at 3 Best AA Ball Park Dunkin Donuts Park!
Yeah, that's the reason to move here.
I love ct I been here most of my life but the taxes is ridiculous. I'm hoping it changes Property taxes in New Haven has gone up twice in the past 2 to 3 years. I'm hoping they bring in more revenue with the legalizing marijuana. Next they need to bring tolls on all the borders only. This is a very small state and they tax us for everything. A lot of wasted money being used. I think some people are selling their Property's and renting or moving out of state.
Thanks for that insight. Yea the taxes are no joke and fixing it is definitely above my paygrade but hopefully with some of the revenue ideas there can be a better balance
Lived in New Milford from 1979-1985 coming from
Atlanta, Ga . The best part about living there was leaving. It was safe and quiet, but the people had an arrogance about themselves that was difficult to understand or get along with. I have not been back in over 30 years, but it is on my bucket list to visit to see what has become of the place.I hope the DEI and woke culture hasn’t screwed the place up too much.
However I would like Meridan, Hartford or Waterbury multi family since so many people move to those areas
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I really enjoyed the video.
Moving to CT and trying to get a handle on what to expect...
I hear "taxes suck" but I've not yet found anyone explaining much more than that...
For instance- is there a city/town tax tag for vehicles, do we just pay state/federal, or is there more to it.
Any special things (like registering a car in different locations within CT can change the taxes...)
The property taxes will vary depending on which town you decide to relocate to. The car/income/state are uniform
There is more to it all. You will get taxed for the privilege of breathing the air. To CT, you are a tax cow that they squeeze dry all while spoon feeding you garbage.
Don't do it. Im serious. Lived here for 12 years and despise all of it. Yes, great schools, bike trails...blah, blah. You will pay for it though, a lot. Traffic alone will take years from your life and make you want to rip your own head off. I am not exaggerating.
@@charlesabramson9492 Eastern CT is quiet, it depends where you live.
The only reason that anyone might think taxes in Connecticut are bad is in comparison to other parts of the U.S. but since taxes in that nation are so low they aren't worth mentioning maybe you should look up how much civilised nations pay in tax.
Yeah, but the difference is they actually benefit from the high taxes. The social safety net in the US is a joke.
Mass born and raised. Conn always a great place to go lots of fun things to do.
There’s some real haters in these comments bro. Great video! Keep up the great work big dawg!! ✊🏾
Yeah man it's wild. Everyone from outside CT seems to really enjoy it - the people inside the state f-ing massacre it. It's weird, man. I like Hartford quite a bit.
@@FirebrandAL that happens a lot. I’m in Brooklyn and I’m looking at CT because I want a nice slower more peaceful suburban type of life but I see a lot of people who grew up there can’t wait to leave and get some excitement in their life
I was born in New London, but raised down in Texas. It would be nice to move back up to CT.
I imagine with the higher taxes you probably have great schools
Honestly, yeah, at least the schools are generally alright. Groton is having a hard time, but Norwich is amazing. And the Husky Healthcare is pretty good all things considered so it takes some tax sting away.
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Connecticut has nice trees abs beaches I have a summer home that I spend time in.
Moving to New Haven soon as a student and am so scared because I don't know what to expect. Fingers crossed
Beautiful state but the high taxes and dangerous cities are a draw back
Dangerous cities, that's hilarious. Stay in the suburbs if youre scared of cities.
You forgot about Bridgeport in Fairfield. Has a great new concert place!
Tax rates depend on the city/town you live in. Hamden has the highest NON-CITY mil rate in the state. Several years ago, my mortgage payment (principal+interest+insurance+taxes) increased by $300/month due to a town tax increase. Connecticut has its beautiful spots, but when I retired, I moved to North Carolina.
Great video!! Could you talk about rent prices for apartments in different areas?
How do you not mention Bridgeport when talking about Fairfield County. It’s the largest city in the state. I heard Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford brought up but again nothing about the largest city in the state.
Bridgeport - The largest city.
New Haven - The classiest .
Stamford - The wealthiest.
Hartford - The armpit.
There's stuff upcoming specifically for Bpt. I got you
Connecticut is by far my favorite state of the country, is not as crowded or big as other states, and it has some of the most luxurious houses in the country. Planning on moving there in the near future. The only negative thing I can say is obviously taxes but new york and Boston are way more expensive.
I would love to move to CT had enough of New York City. Thanks for your video 👍🏻☺️
Don't do it.... Its awful here
@@ManifestDestinee why you say that
@@KameronKDH High taxes and absolutely boring here.
@@ManifestDestinee lmfao thanks 🙏🏾
@@ManifestDestinee I like boring
Great Video u said more in four minutes than others that took 10 minutes plus
Thank you
Really great and informative video. Thanks so much
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching
Thinking of moving here with my husband and son. Born and raised in Cali so when I see people talk about taxes, and doing my research it seems like CT is still more affordable regardless. I guess as a Cali native I am use to the high cost of living and taxes we see every year. Cant be much worse.
Look into Massachusetts. I moved to Massachusetts from CT.
1. Is it black friendly
2. Is safe place visit and live
3. How close is it to Canada
4. Cost of living
1. It is very diverse
2. Yes and relative to where you are coming from also
3. Canada depends. Montreal is about a 8hr drive. Took that drive myself
4. Compared to our neighboring Boston and New York, affordable
@@AndreCTrealtor cool it’s not state known for influx of NY Philly and surrounding places for thugs also does it have a beach what’s some of most popular cities in Connecticut also go UConn I like Hawkins that guard you had pick Vermont vs conn I assume conn anywhere else not conn that black & family friendly not too racist and too many bad people Conn seems undar the radar which not ness a bad thing you don’t want problems of people bad ones moving place like LA Miami so on it looks beautiful there thank you!
There is no racism in Connecticut
Been in CT all my life and it isn't worth moving here at all. Good video though but the way politics and taxes go I would advise against it. But if you live in NYC is a good change.
I would rather die then live in New York city. It's a shit hole
Excellent video, thank you!
There's no "pros" about living in Connecticut. Truly a hellhole. Lived here long enough to know that much.
So if you don't like it, why haven't you moved? Put up or shut up.
Lol
@@chrisfernald5850 umm. People ARE leaving. CT is the worst.
Condescending Land I call it
Awesome videography new subbie!
How do you mention Fairfield County and not give mention to the largest city in the State, Bridgeport? hmmmmm
Oh yeah!! I live in California and your TAXES are just like ours without the snow and heat and humidity😂😂😂 born and raised in the CT.
When you put it like that lol
UConn has a really good baseball program too
Does anyone know the name of the article he is refereeing to I’ve been trying to find it, would love to read it!
Which article? I can refer you to it
@@AndreCTrealtor the 2020 MarketWatch he briefly spoke of in The middle of the video
Trinity isn’t a Ivy
Trinity is not Ivy Leauge.
Is there any programe or visa that is hosted by your state their for international ppl
No
How did you just skip over Norwalk as a notable city of Fairfield county? New Canaan? Bro Norwalk is the 6th largest city in the state.
Didn't mention one big plus for the ladies, I'm here.
Great video!
This was very informative. Are you active on this page recently
Hey man am trying to apply for financial aid or scholarship in Connecticut
Can you please help me
Hi, are you still an agent in CT?
Good Morning Kimberly. Yes I am still an agent in CT. You can give me a call at 203.581.1704 or schedule a time to talk at calendly.com/andrectrealtor
I'm not from CT originally, but I've been living here for over 6 years. It still hurts my soul to pay a tax collector a property tax for my car since almost every other state would never dream of doing that. Every fiber of my being wants to rebel against it. It's a beautiful state, until you get a dose of the politics.
Fairfield County and you didn't mention Bridgeport the most populated city
Nice state but taxes too high bruh
Thank you
#Connecticut #GOAT.
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Elaborate pls because I'm thinking of moving here
Was kinda hoping to hear about all the counties
Working on it
Awesome video
Thank you
As a longtime CT resident (over 40 years) who has lived all over the state but also in a few other states, here's my advice to people considering it.
It's not cheap. If cost is an important factor, choose another state. CT is one of the most unprejudiced states in the country -- race, sexual orientation, religion -- the overwhelming amount of CT residents don't care. This was the third state to legalize same sex marriage for a reason -- we like to mind our own business. BUT...what I tell people (half in jest) is that in CT the only people we're prejudiced against are poor people. As long as you have money no one will discriminate against you for anything here. You could be a purple alien from Betelgeuse and you would be welcome anywhere.
No matter what kind of lifestyle you choose, there is a spot for you in CT. If you like culture and dining, you can get it in New Haven and Stamford as well as having the short train ride into NYC from anywhere in Fairfield county. Small town living among the wealthy -- New Canaan, Darien, Litchfield, and more. Living on the shore with your boat nearby -- Greenwich, New London, Westport, and more. Living in a rural woodsy setting with low population, horses, skiing, and outdoor sports such as fishing and hiking in spades -- most of Litchfield County. Whatever you like we have it. Recreational weed is legal.
The schools here are terrific. The public schools in the suburbs are amazing and we have a dozen stodgy New England prep schools with $50K+ annual tuition as well. A college admissions counselor once put it to me this way: A 2.7 GPA in a CT HS is the equivalent of a 3.5 GPA in most of the US.
All that being said -- it's not for everybody and we actually like to keep it exclusive. If you come here leave your prejudices behind and don't complain about the real estate prices or the taxes -- most people will get bored with you and walk away. You can dine in a restaurant here and drop $400 for two while wearing jeans or even shorts. If you try to get some books banned from the school library expect to find yourself as persona non grata in the town where you lived -- we tend to be highly educated as a whole (nearly 50% of adults have a Bachelor's or higher and in many town the number is > 80%) and we don't play that crap here. There's a lot of laid back, creative people with money especially in the northern part of the state, so don't expect to be treated like a king because you bring in six figures -- the MEDIAN income is > $100K in a very large percentage of CT towns. Young people with salaries of $75K in Stamford often share an apartment with roommates. Home prices are VERY high.
that shot of "New York" is actually Chicago
They'd tax you for breathing if they could.It wouldn't surprise me if they've proposed that.
They did, you were asleep. 🤣
😅 humm i know now maybe that's why the minimum wage is high!
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Right,but the minimum wage will leave many unemployed.
@@general1256
They can make it as high as they want.The higher it is,the higher the unemployment rate.
@@travelinben1966 humm i was thinking to transfer there from uk😁
For the payrate.
You heard it here first- Ivy League Trinity! Harford really does have it!
Connecticut is nice but u forgot to mention there are bears all over the state now
I try to stay away from the bears as much as possible! lol
@@AndreCTrealtor 😂
Amazing video I loved it
Thank You!
I grew up in Connecticut (Stamford) for almost 19 years, and I met my buddy who used to own a brand new car (2010 Nissan 350Z) and a house property near Waterbury We have been friends since 1999 until 2011. The funny story was that the state taxed him for his brand new car every year! I was like, LOL! 😂😂
Yea the car taxes you definitely have to account for
I watched because you’re fine! 😍
Pros - everything taxable
Cons - everything taxable.
This man called Trinity an Ivy and then forgot Wesleyan. Lmao.
Trinity is not an Ivy league school and you don't mention Wesleyan that is a better school than Trinity.
New haven green lol must of gottherejjust before methadon clinic closed lmao
So glad I moved Connecticut trash 🗑
🤣🤣🤣 omgosh was it that boring? I'm from TN and have only traveled to tropical like places so I can't imagine what it's like there.
Pros of living in Connecticut? Are you kidding me - there are none. I usually go to Connecticut once a year to visit relatives who unfortunately were never able to escape. They live in the Hartford area. Hartford is a city that has seen better days. It used to be a very prosperous and affluent city, about 50 - 60 years ago. Now it's a decrepit, crime ridden sewer. Large companies are moving out of Connecticut and Hartford. The reason for this is the insanely high corporate state income taxes. People are moving out for the same reason - in Connecticut individuals are taxed to death. Oh, I forgot to mention property taxes. Connecticut has the highest property tax rate in the country. CT will tax you on all kinds of property, your house, your car, your lawn mover etc. I have to wonder where all that tax money goes. The roads are in horrible shape, potholes all over the place, bridges are collapsing, and in the winter snow plows are no where to be seen. Then there's the weather, gloomy cloudy skies most of the year. It rains a lot, in the summer it's crazy humid, in the winter it's cold and snowy and you probably won't see the sun for weeks. This means you'll have to buy those lights called SAD lamps (seasonal affective disorder) because you'll definitely need it for the winter blues. If you're not on depression meds before you moved to Connecticut you will be very soon afterwards. In the 2000's the City of Hartford came up with a catchy slogan to rebrand itself. Hartford was nicknamed the Rising Star of the Northeast. I think it's the Blackhole of the Northeast. Once you get sucked in it's hard to leave and that's because it attracts people who want to live off the welfare state. Yes, Connecticut is a welfare state. It has really good benefits for people who are too lazy to work, i.e. free healthcare, housing, food allowance money and so forth. Now the people - well I don't mean to offend anyone but they're just weird. I can't put my finger on it but Joe Rogan in this video basically sums it up best, take a look for yourself: ua-cam.com/video/eMzUQzDRW7Y/v-deo.html
Just curious. Can you tell me a state you rank above CT and why?
I would rather say that Connecticut takes care of its own, but eh, 🤷♀️ what do *I* know? To each his own.
I live on a main road. Snowplows strike here overnight. Fun. Local drivers treat the main thoroughfares in this small town like a raceway. CT is humid but we could also have triple digit heat for 5 weeks straight, like where I've lived before. There are a few activities that are free, that can be taken advantage of: free summer outdoor concerts, car shows, programs at a public library, etc. When resources are available, CT takes care of its own, which helps to explain high taxes. This may sound condescending, but look around: CT is a gorgeous state centrally located between metropolitan areas. I'm unemployed and am not a property owner, so don't pay taxes. However, I've resided and worked in CT in the past, thereby putting my time in. I like being "weird", makes my life interesting. I am presently close to family, the water, fresh air, beautiful older trees, birds who wake me up in the morning... When you go without for so long, you learn to appreciate the little things. And CT being little, well, in its simplest form, I appreciate. ❤
@@chrisfernald5850 I'm glad you like living in CT. But I would like to point out that you do pay property taxes even though you rent. Your landlord is passing on their property taxes to you through the rent you pay and CT has one of the highest property taxes in the country. In AZ property taxes are low. I only pay $1,020 on my four bedroom house.
@@drivingphoenix3019, I don't pay rent. It *is* hard to find work, however. 🤷♀️
It's a famn shame people like that makes a job hard to enjoy😢
'Between NYC and Boston' has made Connecticut worse. Nothing is there since people can travel to NYC or Boston for that.
This might be important to some, generally we are historically and still (mostly) a socially progressive state. Plenty of MAGA to be sure and some not so quite SanFran extreme leftists, but more 70/30 as a top level mix of sane/not so much ratio. Hope this helps…
Living in Connecticut you better have a lot of Ky gel because you're going to get screwed this is one of the most corrupt States taxes taxes taxes everybody got your pocket and the amazing thing is roads are still among the worst in the country in other words they take all your money and Harley do any services it's insane It's just like most blue States these days but it's the worst I've seen.
Everything Connecticut offers is lamer version of other New England states have, aka boring.
Corrupticut👎
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CT sucks the people are cold if you want to feel lonely live here
I met a husband from here never travel to Connecticut this the reason am here first will travel to usa am scared as hell am afraid to leave my african country for usa some advice please
I think the first step is picking a area/region you want to be in. Whether south, northeast, Midwest, or West. Connecticut can be a good balance because it is situated between two major cities New York City and Boston but offers a slower pace of lifestyle compared to those cities