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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Henry Phillips

Rent in Willimantic getting crazy

Curious what people think. My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 17,774 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There...

8 replies 13 upvotes housing
Cora Martinez

Is Willimantic still affordable?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2015. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,060/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? Looking forward...

6 replies 10 upvotes housing
Katherine Stewart

Moving to Willimantic for work -advice?

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $180,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Willimantic sits at 124.6 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighbor...

8 replies 11 upvotes moving
clara_vibes

Raising a family in Willimantic -thoughts?

I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $41,972 in Willimantic. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience?

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Katherine Stewart

Moving to Willimantic -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

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Jackson Johnson

Working remotely from Willimantic

Household incomes average around $41,972 in Willimantic. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surpr...

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Cora Martinez

Willimantic quality of life -am I missing something?

OK so I work in tech and Median household income is $41,972, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $180,600, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property ...

2 replies 13 upvotes living
declan_life

How are the schools in Willimantic?

Hey folks, With a population of 17,774, Willimantic is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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declan_life

Honest thoughts on life in Willimantic

Alright, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 21.9%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. It's changing fast -so...

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