One Of The Best Places To Live In Connecticut Has A Median Home Value Of $306,000

When deciding on a move, there are plenty of reasons to pick the charming location of Plainville in Hartford County, Connecticut, as a new hometown. One key reason: affordable housing. April 2025 Zillow data showed the average Plainville home selling for $323,657, more than $100,000 under Zillow's average Connecticut house price of $426,427 during that same month.

Plus, despite being one of the smallest towns in the state — coming in at under 10 square miles — the town is chock full of employment options. Employment opportunities in Plainville includes jobs in manufacturing, construction, tool making, and even electrical products. According to rankings from career website, Zippia, the best employers in the area include circuit product manufacturer Carling Technologies, nonprofit community health center Wheeler Clinic, and the demolition and construction company Manafort Brothers. Factors used to rank choices include salaries, the financial status of the businesses, and workforce diversity. Other large places of employment in Plainville include Connecticut Tool and Manufacturing, LLC (an air parts manufacturer) and Gems Sensors, Inc. (a manufacturer and supplier of sensors and controls).

Traveling in and out of town can take place through state roads like routes 10, 177, 372, and 536. Plus, with Plainville located just 14 miles from Hartford, city life is not far away when desired. Activities exist for the entire family in Plainville, with restaurants ranging from ones intended for romantic evenings out to those suitable for the entire family. Plus, whether family members play soccer, softball, skate, or like to toss a Frisbee at a picnic, they can appreciate one of Plainville's beautiful parks. Norton Park contains a pool open during the summer for the community, complete with water slides, a tot pool, and rainbow fountain. Meanwhile, nature lovers can explore Tomasso Nature Park with its plants ranging from buttonbush to speckled alder, sensitive fern, and much more. Animal life includes the great blue heron, white-tail deer, eastern painted turtle, and other intriguing creatures. 

History lovers, meanwhile, can spend time browsing exhibits at the Plainville Historical Society, attending programs, or even conducting research. Plus, young people and the young-at-heart can enjoy the Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival each year. Rainbow-colored hot air balloons are accompanied by fireworks, music, a car show, and more, leaving happy attendees looking forward to the next year's event.

If relocating to Plainville is in the cards, you should decide whether to hire a moving company or do it yourself. If moving locally, moveBudda cites professional movers' costs in 2025 anywhere from $300 to $3,500. Factors involved in pricing include the weight and volume of the belongings needing to be transported — and the mover's hourly rate. However, a long-distance move (more than 50 miles in distance) can cost anywhere from $2,500 and $11,600 with the mileage of the relocation also serving as a pricing factor. Whether moving from the next town over or from across the country, the amount of household goods you take with you will have a significant impact on your moving costs, so make sure to determine what furniture to sell before moving to save money.

You should also factor in any additional tip for your movers when planning your budget. In 2025, CNET surveyed people in the moving industry to get a range of tipping suggestions. Answers included anywhere from 10% to 20% of the total moving cost to $10 to $80 per individual mover.