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West Simsbury
  • Suburb of Hartford, CT
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Hartford

West Simsbury

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Hartford Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    West Simsbury is a suburb of Hartford with a population of 3,005. West Simsbury is in Hartford County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in West Simsbury offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In West Simsbury there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in West Simsbury and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in West Simsbury are highly rated.
    About West Simsbury...
    Population
    3,005
    Suburb of
    Hartford
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $425,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,375
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    West Simsbury Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      22%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in West Simsbury

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $160,284
    National
    $69,021
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