IMO with the exception of western ct and some pocket areas of the state many of the communities have been in a downward spiral for a good 20 years. Some of the towns you pay 5k per year on property taxes on 1250 sqft homes that have devalued 30% since the housing bubble of 2007. Then add all the entitlements, regulatory costs, environmental costs and high taxes on everything and it comes to no surprise why folks are leaving in droves when they get to retirement age.
One example on how regulated we are, you cant even buy a regular gas can in CT. The cans have to be spring loaded, locking, anti vapor/drip proof... yikes... :(
Mike
