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kesagatame-and-Chill t1_j0iofwn wrote

Not sure how it is now, but I spent a lot of time in Danbury for a couple of years in the early '10s. I hated it. I am a big fan of small cities, I don't mind sketchy, and sketchy city governments entertain me. While Danbury had all three, it was still a shitty place. I feel like it being close to New York gives it a weird vibe. New Milford is an awesome little town and I would live there in a second.

I just realized you are from NY, Danbury is like a shittier version of Poughkeepsie.

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Bent_Umbrella t1_j0j5pps wrote

>I just realized you are from NY, Danbury is like a shittier version of Poughkeepsie.

I don't agree with this at all. I have no problem walking around Danbury, while Poughkeepsie I don't like to drive through at night. Danbury is much nicer and has much less crime. POU does have that nice walkway and rail trail though.

I go for walks around Rogers Park late nights/ early mornings and have never had any issues.

The airport is general aviation so you'll hear a few planes on the weekends usually but nothing at night.

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miss_scarlet_letter t1_j0jdgc3 wrote

100% this. grew up in the NYC northern burbs (Westchester/Putnam/Duchess) and now live in Brookfield. Danbury is nowhere near as sketch as Poughkeepsie.

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kesagatame-and-Chill t1_j0lagte wrote

Comparing downtowns, Danbury is worse. Surrounding areas, they are about equal. People wise, Danbury is just kinda special.

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bastetswhiskers OP t1_j0is2qf wrote

>m a big fan of small cities, I don't mind sketchy, and sketchy city governments entertain me. While Danbury had all three, it was still a shitty place. I feel like it being close to New York gives it a weird vibe. New Milford is an awesome little town an

OK that gives me a very usefuel frame of reference! My biggest issue with Pough'kie was the drug-related crime. I've had many friends from that area over the decades, and it's not for me. Too unpredictable, the idea of leaving the house after 10pm makes me twitchy. As much as I love being in an area with creative/ecclectic flavor, I don't need constant nightlife, and I'm cool with a trip to New Haven or NYC when I'm in the mood for it. I just don't want to worry about stray bullets or getting mugged if I set out for milk in the middle of the night.

I'll move to New Miiford or Bethel in a heartbeat if I can find a sound home investment in my price range. (hey...if your know of any small houses or condos in those areas....)

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Papa_Bearto2 t1_j0j0fai wrote

I’ve seen a few small homes pop up for sale in NM on Zillow but your best bet is to hook up with a real estate agent.

Bethel is much much more expensive than New Milly.

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Time_Yam301 t1_j0je3nw wrote

I was going to defend Danbury, but this is spot on actually.

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