West Hartford town, Connecticut
West Hartford town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Hartford town is a geographic entity located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 64,242. The land area covers 21.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 64,242 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 25,885 | ±470 | 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 | 27,040 | ±502 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 25,885 | ±470 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,155 | ±242 |
| Median Home Value | $411,000 | ±$10,005 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,756 | ±$40 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $129,890 | ±$6,691 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,170 | ±$2,520 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | ±0.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,953 | ±593 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 33,726 | ±878 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.2% | ±1.1% |
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: 64,184 (2024)
ID: 161473
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
50 S MAIN ST, 2ND FLOOR - FINANCE, WEST HARTFORD CT 06107-2431
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Hartford | PK-05 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | KG-05 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | 06-08 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | KG-05 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | PK-05 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | 09-12 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | KG-05 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | 09-12 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | 06-08 | West Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School West Hartford | KG-05 | West Hartford, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HEBREW HOME AND HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 1 ABRAHMS BOULEVARD, WEST HARTFORD, CT, 06117 |
(860) 218-2300
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University of Saint Joseph
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College | 1.6 mi away | 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06117 |
8602324571
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WEST HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 20 SOUTH MAIN ST., WEST HARTFORD, CT, 06107 |
(860) 561-6950
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University of Hartford
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College | 3.0 mi away | 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117-1599 |
8607684100
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BISHOP`S CORNER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 15 STARKEL ROAD, WEST HARTFORD, CT, 06117 |
(860) 236-5446
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American Institute-West Hartford
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College | 3.1 mi away | 99 South Street, West Hartford, CT, 06110-1922 |
8609472299
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FAXON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 1073 NEW BRITAIN AVENUE, WEST HARTFORD, CT, 06110 |
(860) 523-5545
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Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
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College | 2.4 mi away | 77 Sherman Street, Hartford, CT, 06105-2260 |
8605099500
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DWIGHT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 7 NEW PARK AVENUE, HARTFORD, CT, 06106 |
(860) 695-7460
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Trinity College
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College | 3.6 mi away | 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT, 06106-3100 |
8602972000
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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 HARTFORD BRAINARD FLD, CT US, located 5.8 miles from West Hartford town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8° | 20.3° | 28.6° | 2.94" | — |
| February | 39.5° | 22.1° | 30.8° | 2.57" | — |
| March | 47.6° | 29.6° | 38.6° | 3.51" | — |
| April | 60.1° | 40.0° | 50.0° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 70.9° | 50.1° | 60.5° | 3.43" | — |
| June | 79.6° | 59.8° | 69.7° | 3.88" | — |
| July | 84.6° | 65.7° | 75.2° | 3.87" | — |
| August | 83.0° | 64.2° | 73.6° | 3.48" | — |
| September | 75.6° | 56.0° | 65.8° | 3.97" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 44.3° | 54.0° | 4.20" | — |
| November | 52.1° | 34.6° | 43.3° | 3.44" | — |
| December | 41.7° | 25.9° | 33.8° | 3.75" | — |
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 Hartford CDP | CDP | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hartford city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Blue Hills CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Newington CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Wethersfield CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| New Britain city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0911082590. • 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.