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DonVito5086 OP t1_je0b3te wrote

Reply to comment by DungareeManSkedaddle in Fairfield county/Milford by DonVito5086

I recently got to visit Milford and I really liked it. There was a farmers market or something happening at the green and I remember seeing a couple around our age pushing a stroller and walking their dog and just thinking this is exactly what I'm looking for. I just got "that feeling" when I visited I guess I should say. Are there any "bad parts" of Milford or areas you'd avoid? Thanks!

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DungareeManSkedaddle t1_je0e5y0 wrote

No, there are no bad parts.

Stratford is next door and is FFC, but the taxes are much higher than in Milford and it’s arguably a more blue collar town. Lord$hip is on the water and beautiful, and there are great neighborhoods in the north end (check out Beaver Dam area). Everything in between is kind of meh, and parts of the south end (success village) suck. That said, I would not hesitate if you can afford one of its “nice” neighborhoods.

Then there’s Shelton and Trumbull if you want a more rural lifestyle.

Fairfield is beautiful if you can afford it.

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Passion_Full t1_je0lt7v wrote

If that is what you liked, I would definitely recommend one of the more walkable parts of Milford, like close to downtown/green, close to walnut beach, close to anchor beach (less happens there but it is pretty) or if you can afford it, similar vibes in parts of Westport, Darien, Greenwich (but double to triple the housing costs)

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DonVito5086 OP t1_je0mkcp wrote

Yeah unfortunately our budget probably won't allow for a home in Greenwich or Westport haha. A lot of people suggested Shelton which I did visit but didn't get that warm and fuzzy feeling. We do like Newtown a lot also. I wouldn't mind Fairfield but my god the asking price for some of the homes in Fairfield is just laughable.

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TriStateGirl t1_je18h6l wrote

I live in Shelton now after growing up in Trumbull. Shelton is great, but I think Milford is better as well. If you are looking at something like Fairfield try Trumbull. Slightly cheaper homes and better taxes than Fairfield.

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curbthemeplays t1_je3tdil wrote

Newtown is very different from Milford. More wooded and quiet. Not as much going on and people tend to be less outgoing.

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TriStateGirl t1_je1852p wrote

I grew up nearby and live in Shelton now. I visit a lot. There's no horrible section, but Devon is seen as less desirable. My grandparents lived there two years ago for a year though, and there were no problems. They got into an apartment by the beach which is obviously seen as better, but Devon still wasn't that bad.

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galvinb1 t1_je21nuu wrote

I live in the next town over at my in-laws house. My wife and I just played "house" on Sunday wandering through Milford to feel it out for ourselves. Still trying to figure out where we want to settle. But we also enjoyed how Milford felt. We like the downtown feel of Milford but enjoy the lot spaces in Orange and Woodbridge more. Trumbull also has some nice spots.

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curbthemeplays t1_je3tg8q wrote

North of Route 1 in Milford has bigger lots.

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galvinb1 t1_je3ww53 wrote

Yeah I live in that area but I'm in Orange. Milford lots are still a little bit smaller over there than I personally like. Woodbridge is the ideal size. 1.5 acres minimum with plenty of trees between neighbors.

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curbthemeplays t1_je5g2u3 wrote

My friend is on 1.5 acres in Milford near Orange but I get your point

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