Best of the 'Burbs: Brookfield Ranks in Top 100 Best Places to Raise a Family in CT

Editor’s note: This article was published earlier this week. Here it is again in case you missed it.

Could it be boating or swimming in Candlewood Lake? Or maybe it’s the summer concerts in the park at the gazebo? Whatever it is that you think makes your town special, Niche.com agrees. The website has ranked Brookfield in the Top 100 suburbs to raise a family in Connecticut.

Niche ranked U.S. suburbs based on age demographics, school ratings, crime rates, access to affordable housing, child care, libraries and grocery stores. The website ranked Darien as the best suburb in Connecticut to raise a family. Click here to see how the rankings were calculated.

So how does Brookfield rank?

Brookfield came in at No. 16 with a community score of A+, a crime and safety grade of B+ and an education grade of A+. Click here to read more.

Do you agree with Niche.com’s rankings of your town? Tell us in the comments.

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