Simsbury Neighborhoods Highly Ranked for Best Places to Live and Raise a Family

Niche, a market leader in connecting families with schools and communities that are a best fit, ranked Simsbury neighborhoods in its top places to live and raise a family in the Hartford area for the second year in a row. 

For the 2022 rankings, Weatogue was ranked the #1 best place to raise a family in the Hartford area, with Simsbury ranked at #3, and West Simsbury at #8. This ranking takes in account quality of schools, safety, affordability, and access to amenities for families.  For the best place to live in the Hartford area, Weatogue was ranked #2, Simsbury was #4, and West Simsbury came in at #10.  This ranking considers quality of schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities.

“I am so proud that Simsbury has been featured as one of the best places in the state to live and raise a family,” said First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis. “From our many recreational opportunities, to our amazing schools and vibrant local business community, Simsbury offers an unmatched quality of life.”

Simsbury continues to position itself as an ideal community to live, work, and play.  Simsbury has been featured as one of seven towns in Connecticut that are highly walkable, bikeable, and livable through the CTforMe online hub.  In a community survey conducted in the summer of 2021, nearly 100 percent of resident and visitor respondents agreed that Simsbury is a safe community and that its parks, trails, river and forests provide outstanding outdoor recreation and natural beauty.