Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Bookworms
Coffee Shop
The Beanery
Coffee Shop
Up & Atom
Coffee Shop
Wilbur's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chem Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jitters
Coffee Shop
Dog Lane Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ackert Electric and Barbershop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum
Museum
Student Union Theater
Theatre Arts
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
Theatre Arts
Spirit Rock
Attraction
UConn Seal
Attraction
William Benton Museum of Art
Museum
Joseph J. Morrone Stadium
Stadium
Huskies Restaurant & Bar
Nightclub
J. Louis von der Mehden Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Contemporary Art Galleries
Art Gallery
Nafe Katter Theater
Theatre Arts
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
Museum
Hellenic Museum
Museum
Alexander the Great Theatre
Theatre Arts
Puppet Arts Complex
Theatre Arts
Visual Arts Research Center
Theatre Arts
Mansfield Historical Society
Museum
Wolf Rock
Attraction
Food and Drink (19) A+
Putnam Grab & Go
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Ted's Restaurant & Bar
Bar
Storrs Wine and Spirits 2
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Wally's Chicken Coop
Fast Food
Sgt. Pepperoni
Fast Food
South Grab & Go
Fast Food
Northwest Grab & Go
Fast Food
Off The Eaten Path
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
UConn Dairy Bar
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Mooyah
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Gansett Wraps
Fast Food
Storrs Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Wingstop
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Bird Dog Liquor
Alcohol
PourHouse
Bar
Bidwell Spirit Shoppe
Alcohol
Bidwell Tavern Cafe
Bar
Fitness (8) A+
Student Recreational Facility
Gym
Student Recreation Center
Gym
Hilltop Community Center
Community Centre
Willis Nichols Hawley Armory
Gym
Mansfield Community Center
Community Centre
Macedonia Educational Building
Community Centre
Mansfield Senior Center
Community Centre
Charter Oak Apartments Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Parks (8) C-
The Thomas and Bette Wolff Family Park
Park
Mansfield Town Square
Park
Farrell Fields
Park
Spring Hill Fields
Park
River Park
Park
Bicentennial Pond Recreation Area
Park
Merrow Meadow Park
Park
Lions Memorial Park
Park
Miller Richardson Athletic Fields
Park
Patriot's Park
Park
Veteran Green
Park
Shops (13) C+
Union Central Exchange C-Store
Convenience Store
UConn Bookstore
Books
Sam's Food Stores
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Head Husky Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Purele Waxing & Spa
Beauty
The Flower Pot
Florist
GBS Threading & Spa
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Mansfield Supply
Home Improvement
Public America Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Eagleville Food Mart
Convenience Store
Tips To Toes Nail Spa
Beauty
Impressive Acrylics
Beauty
Atlantis Fresh Market
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Storrs.
Public Transit Stops (69)
Stops & Stations A+
Fieldhouse
Bus Stop
Hilltop Dorms Inbound
Bus Stop
Student Union
Bus Stop
Hilltop Dorms Outbound
Bus Stop
Foundation
Bus Stop
Bookstore
Bus Stop
North Garage
Bus Stop
Recreation Center
Bus Stop
Engineering Eastbound
Bus Stop
Engineering Westbound
Bus Stop
Hilltop Community Center
Bus Stop
Hilltop Apartments
Bus Stop
West Campus
Bus Stop
Alumni
Bus Stop
Visitor Center
Bus Stop
UConn North Campus
Bus Stop
Visitor Center Outbound
Bus Stop
UConn North Campus
Bus Stop
Student Health Services
Bus Stop
Arjona Westbound
Bus Stop
Lower F Lot
Bus Stop
Arjona Eastbound
Bus Stop
CLAS
Bus Stop
UConn Chemistry Eastbound
Bus Stop
North Eagleville/Hunting Lodge
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Storrs is 116/100 - which is 2% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime B-

Storrs crime rates are 2,440 per 100k, which is 48% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
2,218 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
223 crimes per 100k B+
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employment F

The median income in Storrs is $25,586 - which is 64% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$25,586 F
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
UConn Fire Department
Fire Station
UConn Police Department
Police
Hilda May Williams Student Health Services
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UConn Health Urgent Care
Clinic
UConn Health Medical Services
Clinic
UConn Health Dental Services
Dentist
Storrs Behavioral Health Center
Clinic
Mansfield Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mansfield Family Practice
Doctor
Eaglesville Fire Department
Fire Station
Mansfield Fire Department Station 307
Fire Station
Mansfield Fire Department Station 207
Fire Station
UConn Fire Department Station 222
Fire Station
Coventry Police Department
Police
Coventry Fire Department Station 8
Fire Station
Willington Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing F

Storrs home prices are $236,800 - which is 12% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$236,800 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
-0% C
Home Affordability
9.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Storrs graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Connecticut
School Test Scores
77% A-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Dorothy C. Goodwin School
Mansfield Middle School
Capt. Nathan Hale School
Hall Memorial School
High Schools (1) F
E. O. Smith High School
Coventry High School
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ratings A+

Storrs has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (0)
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Storrs Connecticut: Beautiful Clean College Town 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I experienced a terrific stay while living in Storrs Connecticut. The city is located in the district of Tolland County. Storrs is close to Portland and West Hartford Connecticut. The quaint college town proudly houses the University of Connecticut, which is affiliated with the C ...Read More onnecticut Repertory Theatre. The elite theatre is sponsored by the School of Fine Arts. Storrs is a top contender in education. It offers 8 public schools with stellar academics. The town is fairly pricey, but its housing and employment markets often offset the cost of living. Weather in Storr is normally comfortable and pleasant year round.

Some of the best areas in Storr Connecticut surround the Harry Gampel Pavilion. There is usually a plethora of things to do in this area. It offers shopping and dining and nearby boutiques. The area is close-knit and culturally diverse due to the young college community. Areas of town are nicely landscaped. This is a city that cares about its surroundings and its people. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Storrs? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Thomas and Bette Wolff Family Park
      Mansfield Town Square
      Farrell Fields
      Spring Hill Fields
      River Park
      Bicentennial Pond Recreation Area
      Merrow Meadow Park
      Lions Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum
      Student Union Theater
      Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
      Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
      Spirit Rock
      UConn Seal
      William Benton Museum of Art
      Joseph J. Morrone Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Putnam Grab & Go
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Ted's Restaurant & Bar
      Storrs Wine and Spirits 2
      Subway
      Wally's Chicken Coop
      Sgt. Pepperoni

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Storrs? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Storrs.
      Drive to Work
      19%

      57% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      45%

      42% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Storrs? The cost of living in Storrs is 116/100 - which is 2% lower than Connecticut.
      Storrs
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Storrs? Storrs crime rates are 2,440, which are 48% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      2,440 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Storrs? The median income in Storrs is $25,586 which is 64% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $25,58654% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $10,88764% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Storrs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Hilda May Williams Student Health Services

      F Housing

      What are Storrs home prices? Storrs home prices are $236,800 - which is 12% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $236,80028% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,44252% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      50% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Storrs have good schools? The Storrs graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      31% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Storrs a good place to live? Storrs has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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