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10 discussions from residents and visitors

true_elizabeth74

Commute times in Storrs -how bad?

Alright, Been living here since 2009. Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $304,600 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during ...

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Kaylee G.

Rent in Storrs getting crazy

Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Eliana

Storrs quality of life -am I missing something?

My partner and I are Homes are going for about $304,600 on average. The median home value here is around $304,600, which seems about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks in advance!

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Gabriel Hill

Pros and cons of Storrs after 15 years

Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $33,125, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid....

3 replies 5 upvotes living
Kai A.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Storrs

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is concerning. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the communit...

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Kai A.

Storrs is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $33,125 in Storrs. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People he...

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Miles Nelson

What surprised you most about Storrs?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is concerning. It's a a small town city with about 13,502 people. Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young sing...

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Hudson Martinez

Biggest downsides of living in Storrs?

I'm a college student here and Median household income is $33,125, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 13,502, Storrs is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 13,502 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

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Gabriel Alvarez

Storrs quality of life -am I missing something?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. Median household income is $33,125, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cost of living is definitely...

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