Connecticut Real Estate ? Pleasant Northeastern Es

Connecticut is close to all the major attractions in the Northeast, but has much to offer on its own. If you?re looking for a little peace in the Northeast, Connecticut real estate is a good option.

Connecticut

With a colonial history, beach towns and little seaside villages, Connecticut is a classic Northeastern state. Unlike its neighbors, Connecticut tends to be less populated and have a bit slower pace of life. Sitting close to New York City, Connecticut is a popular relocation spot for people working in the city, but trying to avoid the population crush.

Hartford

The capital of the state, Hartford is a modern city and considered the insurance company capital of the United States. With such a title, you might think Hartford isn?t exactly a vibrant city. Unfortunately, you?re correct. There isn?t much to recommend the city if you?re looking for nightlife or outdoor experiences. Real estate prices, however, are reasonable for the Northeast and it is a relatively short trip to more vibrant locations.

Mystic

Unlike Hartford, Mystic is town with a ton of culture. Located on the Atlantic seaboard, the town has a strong seafaring history and takes pride in it. With colonial architecture, the city is bursting with color as the leaves turn in the fall. A classic seaport, Mystic celebrates the history with maritime museums, classic whaling schooners and as pleasant a group of people as you will ever find. You can even order 5-cent beers in a few of the local taverns. Admittedly, the glasses are very small, but 5 cents is 5 cents!

Connecticut Real Estate

Connecticut real estate prices differ greatly from location to location. Generally, the closer the location is to New York City, the higher the prices. A single-family residence in Hartford will set you back $325,000, but prices range from the low $200,000 to over $1,000,000 throughout the state.

On a positive note, Connecticut real estate has a strong growth pattern. Appreciate rates for 2005 were over 13 percent, which is above the national average.

Posted by Rusty Graham on February 09, 2009 at 06:29 PM

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Latitude: 32.599286 -- Longitude: -96.858828

ZIP Codes for De Soto, Texas	75115 75123
Area Code for De Soto, Texas	972
Time zone for De Soto, Texas	CST

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The area was first settled in 1847, making it one of the oldest communities in North Texas. A post office was established in 1881 and the settlement was named DeSoto in honor of Thomas Hernando DeSoto Stewart, a doctor dedicated to the community. By 1885, DeSoto was home to approximately 120 people, a cotton gin, and a general store. Soon after, the population declined to below 50. In 1930, there were 97 people living in the community and several businesses. After World War II, DeSoto and surrounding areas began to grow. In order to improve the inadequate water distribution system, residents felt the need to incorporate the town. On February 17, 1949, a petition signed by 42 eligible voters was presented to the Dallas County judge requesting an election for incorporation. The vote took place on March 2. Of the 52 people who cast ballots, 50 voted in favor of incorporation and 2 were opposed. -- Source: Wikipedia.com

Texas 2000 Census Population Profile Map

	De Soto	Texas	United States
Population	37,646	20,851,820	281,421,906
Median age	36.1	32.3	35.3
Median age for Male	34.6	31.3	34
Median age for Female	37.3	33.4	36.5
Households	13,709	7,393,354	105,480,101
Household population	37,212	20,290,711	273,643,273
Average household size	2.71	2.74	2.59
Families	10,464	5,247,794	71,787,347
Average family size	3.14	3.28	3.14
Housing units	14,069	8,157,575	115,904,641
Occupied units	13,709	7,393,354	105,480,101
Vacant units	360	764,221	10,424,540

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