Cheshire
A family-focused suburb known as the bedding plant capital of Connecticut, with the Farmington Canal Trail running through town.
- Area
- North
- Setting
- Suburban
- Price range
- $500K–$750K
- Often a fit for
- Families, Downsizers
What people love
- The Farmington Canal Trail for walking and biking
- Established family neighborhoods
- Nurseries, farms, and town events
Good to know
- Car-dependent
- Few starter homes
- Popular price points move quickly
Getting around
I-691, Route 10, and Route 68; I-84 and I-91 nearby.
Schools
Cheshire Public Schools, including Cheshire High School. Ask Joe for the latest school information, or check the Connecticut EdSight data portal.
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Also worth a look
- HamdenNew Haven’s biggest neighbor, with everything from walkable Spring Glen to wooded streets near Sleeping Giant, and a wide range of prices.
- North HavenA classic suburb between New Haven and Hartford, with quick I-91 access, established neighborhoods, and plenty of shopping on Route 5.
- OrangeA family-focused suburb with larger lots, the Amity Regional schools for grades 7 to 12, and Route 1 shopping close by.
- WoodbridgeLarger homes on wooded lots with privacy and quiet, just minutes from Yale and downtown New Haven.
Price ranges are general guidance for typical homes, not appraisals. For current SmartMLS sales data in Cheshire, ask Joe or browse active listings.