Inventory is still super low and the Norwalk real estate market is still hyper-competitive. I'd be more inclined to advise you against certain areas, but generally speaking if you're looking at single-family homes then most of the neighborhoods where those are located are generally safe. The socioeconomic dynamic in Norwalk is really geographically-dependent, sometimes even down to a block or two. SoNo and Wall Street are perfectly safe areas to visit for dining/entertainment, but I'd avoid any homes within those vacinities.

Cranbury, Silvermine, and West Norwalk are generally the safest but most expensive. Rowayton is technically a part of Norwalk but might as well be its own town, it's basically just an extension of the wealth/exclusivity you see just across Five Mile River in Darien. East Norwalk is really nice, but overpriced due to proximity to the water and the houses are all a bit smooshed together for my own liking. The neighborhoods off of Westport Ave., East Ave., West Rocks Road, and Newtown Ave/Chestnut Hill Rd. are all really great options for situation, but good luck finding anything right now haha.

Like any mid-sized city Norwalk is not without its crime, however it's generally very very localized and not a pervasive problem whatsoever. I've lived here almost my entire life and have always felt very safe.

My wife and I are both products of Norwalk public schools and we turned out just fine- both successful professionals with advanced degrees. The schools may not be as great as surrounding affluent towns like Darien/New Canaan/Wilton/Westport, but compared to other schools in the state they are about average, and on the national scale they are above-average.

Depending on where you are in the city, Norwalk can feel very urban/city-like, or very woodsy/suburban and even rural. It's a large city geographically so there is plenty to do, and each section of town has its own distinct feel to it.

Feel free to PM me with any specific questions, always happy to fill people in on Norwalk and how great it is. Definitely a great place to raise a family.

Norwalk!

I'm fine with development in that area of town because we need more overall housing in Norwalk, but it needs to be affordable. 37 affordable units is a joke.

Also, the developer's spokesperson has no idea where they're even building:

"John McCullough, President of Toll Brothers Apartment Living, said, “As our second project to break ground in the economically dynamic southeastern Connecticut corridor, following Julius, our 356-unit community in Stamford, we are excited to add Piper to our growing portfolio of luxury rental communities across the northeast."

As a lifelong resident of Norwalk, I was shocked to learn we are actually located in Southeastern Connecticut!

Can you not waive in?

Oh shit can you tell us which well regulated militia you’re part of?

Hometown in Norwalk near Norwalk High

Sir, this is a Wendy’s.

Potency also depends on the quality of what’s being used to make the edible. Where are you finding 50 mg+ edibles?? Asking for a friend wink wink

50 mg+ for an edible is pretty potent. The ones sold at the recreational dispensaries are usually 5 mg per “serving”, so if you can buy a pack of ten it sounds like close to what you’re looking for.

For higher potency edibles you’re better off trying to make them at home. It’s either that, or head up to Mass where they have higher dose single servings.

Sir, this is a Wendy’s.

Norwalk is head and shoulders above the rest of these places in terms of quality of life, schools, things to do, etc. It’s also the most expensive, but you get what you pay for.

Sounds like you'd fit right in should you land in Fairfield County. Easy train ride to NYC if you do get into IT/CS, good night life in Stamford and Norwalk (to a lesser extent), lower crime than national average, tons and tons of great, diverse dining experiences, and an overall great quality of life.

You're also a short drive away from some of the better hiking spots in midstate/upstate, but Devil's Den, Lake Mohegan, the reservoir in Easton are all relatively close by if you need to get outdoors for a decent (but flat) hike. Housing costs/rent are probably more expensive than you're accustomed to in MN, but if you're in banking then you should still be financially comfortable.

Definitely some undesirables in mostly red areas of the state, but move to or near any of the major metro areas and you will almost certainly be fine. Down here in Fairfield county there are a ton of events supporting the LGBTQ community and it’s like more welcoming here than almost any area of the state except for maybe the Yale area of New Haven.

Probably got downvotes for using personal anecdotes to paint an entire state with such an unfairly broad brush. We have become fast friends with like 5-6 different families on our street since we moved here in 2017. Any issues with meeting people is on you, all it takes is a knock on the door and a smile.

Who said there’s still not a mob in Connecticut? 🧐