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Four Fairfield County Towns Get A-Plus Ratings As Best Places To Live

It's good news for four Fairfield County towns who received an A-plus rating as being the best places to live in a recent survey.

Greenwich Avenue with its great shops and restaurants helped rate the town as one of the best in the state.

Greenwich Avenue with its great shops and restaurants helped rate the town as one of the best in the state.

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Put together by Niche, the rankings take into account cost of living, higher education, crime, the public school system, nightlife, healthcare, housing trends, employment statistics, and a lot more to come up with the selections.

In Fairfield County, Greenwich, Ridgefield, Fairfield, and New Canaan came in on top.

Ridgefield, with the average home valued at $673,900, ranked at number three for its safety, A+ schools, and for its "awesome" people who support each other and like to have fun.

Greenwich, with a $1,205,600 average home price, ranked eighth in the state for its low crime with only 11 assaults listed last year, and education with most local schools receiving an A+ ranking. Residents and people who work in the area pointed to the beauty and cleanliness of the city as the main reason it's a top spot to live. 

New Canaan, with a median home value of $1,373,100, came in 15th, not only for its beauty but for its great schools and family-friendly events. Other highlights included low crime rate, making residents feel safe, a strong sense of community, and plenty of upscale dining and shopping.

Fairfield, with an average home value of $589,500, came in 20th, for its seaside beauty with low crime and great schools. Residents said the town also offered everything from great dining and shopping, to cultural arts, and a close-knit community.

Click here to read the entire state rankings. 

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