Trumbull Ranked 2nd for Families

NerdWallet.com has ranked Trumbull the second best place in Connecticut for young families. 

According to its analysis, based on public schools, affordability and prosperity and growth, Trumbull lost the top spot to Orange.

The site assessed Trumbull as such: "Earlier this year, the town was named the top booming suburb in Connecticut by Coldwell Banker. Their analysis showed which towns were prospering, with year-over-year increases in employment, and all the suburban amenities, like grocery stores, banks and quality schools. The community’s residents are also well equipped for the workforce. 47 percent hold a bachelor’s degree – about 12 percent more than the state."

"While many couples are ready to start a family, these future parents must consider several factors when choosing the right place to settle down," NerdWallet publicist Laura Zulliger wrote in an email.

By looking at school standardized test scores, real estate and income information, the website produced a list of 10 "best towns for young families" with Orange ranking first, Trumbull second and then the following towns, in order (for a table comparing various factors, go to this NerdWallet Web page):

3. Newington
4. West Hartford
5. Wethersfield
6. Darien
7. Milford
8. Wallingford Center
9. North Haven
10. Westport

San Fransisco-based NerdWallet describes itself as a "consumer advocacy website" (although it's not a nonprofit and contains advertising) that uses "data-driven tools and impartial info to help you make solid decisions about the money you work hard to earn."