Colchester : Connecticut

What Colchester is like for active adults

Colchester is an interesting small town in central Connecticut of about 15,000. The population is growing and average income and home values are higher than the CT average - indicating that the town is doing well. Its location is east and a bit south of Hartford. Consumer Reports has its headquarters here. Other residents tend to commute to Hartford, Middletown, or Storrs (home of the University of Connecticut). In 2005 CNN named Colchester as one of the best 100 Places to Live.

There is at least 1 active adult community in Colchester (see link at top right). Average home values were about $210,000 in late 2009.

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What is special about this retirement community

Headquarters of Consumer Reports and its famous testing labs. Nearby Salmon River State Forest. This part of Connecticut, near the Connecticut River, is quite beautiful and relatively tranquil. Harry's Place is a small hamburger joint of some repute.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Property values are higher here than in surrounding towns.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who like relatively calm but prosperous old Connecticut towns in a beautiful setting.

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Local economy is driven by

Consumer Reports is the big local industry. But it is close enough to Hartford and Storrs for easy commuting

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Climate and Physical Environment

Colchester is just east of the Connecticut River Valley in the south-central part of the state

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Cultural environment

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Medical facilities

The nearest hospital is 14 miles away in Willimantic

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Transportation

Bradley International Airport and its convenient flights are less than 40 miles away. I 84 and I 91 are nearby

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Valuable Links

Wikipedia link for Colchester
Guide to Connecticut retirement

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Facts about COLCHESTER

State: CT
Environment: Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: NA
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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