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Colchester, CT vs Southington, CT

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Are people in Southington older or younger than people in Colchester?
- The Median Age in Southington is 2.6 years older than in Colchester.

Are housing costs cheaper in Southington or Colchester?
- Southington housing costs are 1.7% more expensive than Colchester housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Southington or Colchester?
- The average commute for residents of Southington is 7.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Colchester.

Things to do in Colchester?
Colchester, CT is a small town located in New London County. It has a rich history dating back to 1698 when it was founded by settlers from England. Today the town offers residents a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking trails. There are also several local businesses that provide services to the community.

Things to do in Southington?
Southington, Connecticut is located in Hartford County offering visitors numerous parks like Plantsville Green or Aquatic Center combined with various nightlife hot spots such as Mugs n Jugs Bar & Grill.

 Colchester, CTSouthington, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,474329,725,481
 Median Income$104,527  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$347,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Colchester    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I vote that we nickname colchester coolchester  More

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Over 16 years ago

Colchester to me is a perfect place to live. Although it is about a 30 minute drive to most stores, it has a lot to offer, and especially if you have children. There is  More

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Colchester is located in the south-central portion of Connecticut about 30 minutes east of the capital of Hartford. Our downtown area is situated around a large town  More

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Reviews for Southington    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We ahve lived here for 15 yrs and really like the small town atmosphere with many amenities. We are close to major highways to go to "the big"  More

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Over 16 years ago

Southington is a generally overdeveloped city/town (it's right on the line) which is showing it's age, in terms of housing at least. Most of the rental homes and  More

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