Real Estate

This CT Neighborhood Most Popular In Country, Realtor.com Says

A Connecticut neighborhood was deemed the most popular in the U.S., with another neighborhood ranking in Realtor.com's top 10.

MILFORD, CT — The Woodmont section of Milford emerged as the most popular neighborhood in the county in a recent analysis.

Economists at Realtor.com identified the most popular neighborhoods by determining how many views each listing in those markets received in January compared to the typical U.S. home.

Central Norwich also made the list, landing in the No. 10 spot.

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Woodmont's 30 active listings drew 3.5 times the number of views as the median U.S. home received last month, Realtor.com said.

A typical home in Woodmont came with a price tag of $625,000 at $387 per square foot.

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Milford offers up plenty of coastal charm and a family-friendly atmosphere in a location between New Haven and Bridgeport, according to Realtor.com.

"The city of 50,000 residents has excellent schools, beach access, and convenient commuting options to other parts of Connecticut and New York City," Realtor.com said.

Central Norwich was the most budget-friendly neighborhood on the top 10 list. The median home list price was $257,472, which is 45% lower than the U.S. median, according to Realtor.com.

The community also gets points for having "a rich history, a vibrant downtown, a bustling arts scene, and a top-notch public high school," as well as its proximity to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods.

The top 10 lists includes communities across the country from Montana to Texas to California. Check out the full list by clicking here.

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