Paradise thai cuisine in Orange is my fav restaurant so far!

Yea ZINC is really good too !!

My wife and I just bought a home in Westville and it’s been great. Safe neighborhood, great neighbors, and close amenities. East Rock and Wooster would be good too if you can afford it.

I just had Zinc for the first time since moving to NH and it was fantastic too!

Some of the states best restaurants are right here in NHV. Union League, Tavern on State, Fair Haven Oyster Co. All 3 are just outstanding

Is it for a specific occasion or are you just looking for a good experience? My top restaurants, where food and service are consistently great, are Sayulita (Glastonbury), Tao (Mohegan), Rio (Mystic).

we live in newhallville and bought a house actually — our payment is so much cheaper than rent

I wish I was hosting or had more people to do a dinner with. I reeaallyyy want to try this.

East rock has been wonderful for me, safe walking and plenty of restaurants, but predominately residential

Depending on his income, Woodbridge might be a little untenable unless he moves to the flats.

My dad did this 5 years ago and I still hate it here

Wallingford

Dwight had a bad reputation for a long time, it always makes me happy to see people recommend it now.

I will never understand why Morris Cove remains such a “secret.”

I grew up in westville and wouldn’t trade that experience for anything. Excellent place to raise a kid!

If youre looking for a sleepier suburb within 30 minutes check out Wallingford, Cheshire, and North Haven. Hamden is closer but still more of a small city...the taxes are wicked high there too.

If you want a more suburban feel, parts of hamden, Cheshire, Wallingford (decent electric rates), and Branford maybe options.

If you are a Yale grad student and want to be near others you might try science hill or east rock. The former seems to have more families. You will probably want a car here. But I’ve seen people do food deliveries from stop and shop and even Walmart. Though east rock does have some small markets. And definitely has more walkable restaurants. Science hill maybe closer to campus for you. Though the shuttles are decent.

I lived in new haven for over a decade on the edge between science hill and east rock. I was lucky and I loved it. My wife and I moved a half hour out of the city when she was pregnant three years ago. (It’s also a halfway point between our jobs).

Most of all the towns I listed are within 5-10 mins of either 95, the Merritt (state rt 15), 91, or 84.

If you’re going to Yale try to get into student family housing up on Prospect Hill. Rent is cheap and utilities are included. If you are looking for childcare then I highly recommend the Children’s Preschool off of Whitney. They are relatively affordable and have scholarships too.

This is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the city, but maybe you will get lucky. If living very close to downtown saves you the expense of owning a car, it might be worth it.

Check out Whitneyville section of Hamden. A little cheaper than Spring Glen and East Rock. Good bus route on Whitney Ave.

Good luck and welcome to New Haven!!

East Rock / Prospect Hill

Are you okay with petty crime (packages) and loud noises? Cross off Wooster if the answer is No.

Westville is tied to Whalley Ave, worst street in the city, and I wouldn’t make it part of my life with a 3 year old. Two people killed on Whalley in the past two weeks.

East Rock or a suburb.

The Q Bridge

Hamden would be better with a small child, Spring Glen or Whitneyville.

I just want to thank you all for your input. Having this much advice has been amazing and makes me feel a lot better about making this move. You all are fantastic. :)

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