Southbury : Connecticut

What Southbury is like for active adults

Southbury is a small town of about 19,000 in western New Haven County. It is near Oxford and east of Brookfield. It is also within easy driving distance (about 15 miles) from the cultural lights of New Haven and Stamford. Southbury is comprised of rural countryside, suburban neighborhoods, and many historic districts.

It is also home to the largest retirement community in Connecticut, Heritage Village (see Active Communities link at top right). This community has enough residents (4000) to tilt the average age in the town, which is about 46 years. The medi selling price of a home in Southbury has been very volatile in the late 2000's, bouncing up and down from over $300,000 to about $240,000 in late 2009.

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What is special about this retirement community

Heritage Village, the largest retirement community in Connecticut is a census designated community within Southbury. There are numerous historical districts within Town. The Southbury Library is fairly large (32,000 sq. ft.) and well-stocked (92,000 volumes). It is close to New Haven and New York, as well as rural Connecticut. The Henry Ward Beecher House (pictured above)

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What is not special about this retirement community

The average age of the town is older than most. Connecticut is a highly taxed state (10th highest in the country)

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What kinds of people like retiring here

A lot of retired people live in this community

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Local economy is driven by

Heritage Village drives the local economy

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Climate and Physical Environment

Located in the rolling (and rocky) hills of Central Connecticut. You definitely get 4 seasons here

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Cultural environment

Heritage Village has a full slate of cultural activities. The local library is a good one. New Haven and Stamford have outstanding cultural programs and resources and are just a short drive. The Shepaug Dam on the Housatonic River offers and eagle observation area. Southbury's old library became a senior center

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Medical facilities

Hospitals in New Haven, Derby, Waterbury, and Stamford are within 20 miles.

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Transportation

New Haven offers Amtrak and Metro North service, as well as a convenient airport (unfortunately with very limited service). Hartford's Bradley Airport is less than 1 hour away.

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Valuable Links

Wikipedia entry for Southbury

City Data for Southbury

Connecticut guide to retirement communities

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Facts about SOUTHBURY

State: CT
Environment: Suburban,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
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: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer

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