Farmington Named A Top 10 'Livable' Community In CT: AARP

AARP

FARMINGTON, CT — A prominent national organization for retirees and those 55 and over has named Farmington among the top 10 communities to live in.

AARP Connecticut announced the 10 top-scoring livable communities across the state, as part of the 10th anniversary of the AARP Livability Index platform.

It is a web-based tool that scores every neighborhood and community in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the services and amenities that improve people’s quality of life.

According to AARP, Farmington ranked as the fourth most livable community in Connecticut.

Based on the AARP Livability Index platform, the top 10 communities in Connecticut are: West Hartford, Hartford, Essex, Farmington, Newington, New Haven, Wethersfield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, and Groton.

“We encourage more communities in Connecticut to use the AARP Livability Index to identify areas for improvement and help create vibrant and welcoming environments for people of all ages,” said AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan.

“And we look forward to working with local leaders to innovate and adapt to meet the needs of residents of all ages.”

For the full AARP announcement on Connecticut's Top 10 most livable communities, click on this link.