Several Stamford Neighborhoods Among Top Places To Live In CT: Ranking

STAMFORD, CT — Seven Stamford neighborhoods have been rated among the best places to live in Connecticut, according to a new ranking by Niche.com.

Newfield (#12), South End (#30), Belltown (#40), Springdale (#57), North Stamford (#58), Shippan (#59) and Glenbrook (#60) all made the list of the top 100 places to live in the state. The City of Stamford came in 79th.

"Living in Stamford offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes," the ranking states. "In Stamford there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Stamford and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Stamford are above average."

West Hartford is considered the best place to live in Connecticut, followed by Glastonbury Center, Westport, Farmington and Weatogue to round out the top five.

The Niche rankings are based on a wide range of public data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, combined with millions of resident reviews.

Niche said it analyzed thousands of communities to compile this year’s ranking. Community attributes considered in developing the list included the health of the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools and walkability, among others. (More on methodology.)

Now in its 11th year, the new ranking from Niche helps everyone from young people just starting their careers or families to retirees decide where they want to live. The report analyzes places of various sizes, including cities with populations of 100,000 or more, suburbs and neighborhoods.

— Rich Kirby, Patch Staff, contributed to this report.