Website Ranks Farmington One Of The Top Towns In Connecticut

FARMINGTON, CT — Farmington is one of the top places to live in Connecticut, according to a website that ranks municipalities based on based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities.

Niche.com compiles its statistics throughout the year and, in the latest rankings, released Monday, Farmington was placed ninth.

Here is the top 10:

1. West Hartford
2. The Weatogue section of Simsbury
3. Avon
4. Simsbury
5. Westport
6. The Southport section of Fairfield
7. The Old Greenwich section of Greenwich
8. Ridgefield
9. Farmington
10. Glastonbury

According to Niche:

"Farmington is a suburb of Hartford with a population of 25,528. Farmington is in Hartford County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Farmington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Farmington there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Farmington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Farmington are highly rated."

Here is the breakdown for Farmington:

1. Public Schools grade: A-plus
2. Crime and Safety grade: B
3. Housing grade: B-plus
4. Nightlife grade: B-plus
5. Good for Families grade: A-plus
6. Diversity: A-minus

See the rest of the ranking details here.