Kids & Family

Pawcatuck Ranked 14th Best Place for Young Families in CT

Pawcatuck is nestled within the town of Stonington and is located across the Pawcatuck River from Downtown Westerly in R.I.

Pawcatuck is the 14th best place for young families in Connecticut, according to a recent study by finance website NerdWallet.

In putting together its rankings, NerdWallet says it considered home affordability, prosperity and growth, family friendliness and quality of education.

Key Takeaways From the Study

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  • Small towns are best. Eight of the top 10 best cities for young families in Connecticut have less than 30,000 residents.
  • Schools add value.
  • Six out of 10 cities are near Hartford.

See the full rankings and read more about the top 10 best places for young families in Connecticut here.

What do you think of the study? Is Pawcatuck a great place to raise a family? Why did you choose to live here? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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