Simsbury town, Connecticut
Simsbury town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Simsbury town is a geographic entity located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 25,582. The land area covers 33.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 25,582 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,358 | ±264 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,606 | ±276 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,358 | ±264 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 248 | ±126 |
| Median Home Value | $443,500 | ±$10,820 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,203 | ±$118 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $157,907 | ±$10,516 |
| Per Capita Income | $78,451 | ±$5,165 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,183 | ±497 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,647 | ±485 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.7% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 25,353 (2024)
ID: 183950
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER
933 HOPMEADOW ST, SIMSBURY CT 06070-1822
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Simsbury | KG-06 | Simsbury, CT | |
| Regular School Simsbury | 07-08 | Simsbury, CT | |
| Regular School Simsbury | 09-12 | Simsbury, CT | |
| Regular School Simsbury | PK-06 | Simsbury, CT | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Suffield, CT | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Plainville, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Enfield, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | East Hartford, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Hartford
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College | 7.8 mi away | 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117-1599 |
8607684100
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SIMSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 725 HOPMEADOW ST., SIMSBURY, CT, 06070 |
(860) 658-7663
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University of Saint Joseph
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College | 8.1 mi away | 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06117 |
8602324571
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 1 TUNXIS AVE., BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002 |
(860) 243-9721
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Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
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College | 9.4 mi away | 77 Sherman Street, Hartford, CT, 06105-2260 |
8605099500
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CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 40 DYER AVENUE, CANTON, CT, 06019 |
(860) 693-5800
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Connecticut State Community College
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College | 10.8 mi away | 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT, 06051 |
8606127000
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AVON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 281 COUNTRY CLUB RD., AVON, CT, 06001 |
(860) 673-9712
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University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
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College | 11.1 mi away | 10 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT, 06103 |
9592003500
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GRANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 15 NORTH GRANBY RD., GRANBY, CT, 06035 |
(860) 844-5275
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BURLINGTON, CT US, located 7.6 miles from Simsbury town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 17.0° | 26.6° | 3.65" | 11.1" |
| February | 39.1° | 18.3° | 28.7° | 3.36" | 11.8" |
| March | 46.6° | 25.9° | 36.3° | 4.22" | 5.5" |
| April | 59.5° | 36.1° | 47.8° | 4.28" | 0.5" |
| May | 70.4° | 46.8° | 58.6° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.5° | 56.6° | 67.6° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 62.1° | 72.9° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 60.2° | 71.1° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.5° | 63.9° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.3° | 40.8° | 52.0° | 5.66" | 0.6" |
| November | 52.1° | 32.2° | 42.2° | 3.87" | 0.8" |
| December | 41.4° | 24.0° | 32.7° | 4.81" | 8.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Simsbury CDP | CDP | 0.9 mi | — |
| Simsbury Center CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Weatogue CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Tariffville CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Canton Valley CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Collinsville CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0911068940. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.