Blue Hills
Census-designated place in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Blue Hills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 2,762 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bloomfield, 3.2 miles NW.
- 2,762residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 2,370 / sq mipopulation density
- 06112ZIP code
About Blue Hills
Blue Hills is a community in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, encompassing the northwestern corner of the city of Hartford and the southeastern corner of the town of Bloomfield. The Bloomfield portion is listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 2,762 at the 2020 census.
Blue Hills is home to many schools and homes. Including the portion in Hartford, it has roughly 10,000 residents, and has several schools and one university located there. Its main thoroughfares are Granby Street, Blue Hills Avenue (Route 187), Plainfield Street, Bloomfield Avenue (Route 189) and Albany Avenue (US 44). Connecticut Transit operates several bus routes through the neighborhood, such as the 50, 52 and 54, which run on Blue Hills Avenue, the 56 and 58, which run up on Albany Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue, the 74, which runs through Westbrook Village on its way to Copaco Shopping Center via Granby Street, and the 76, which runs on Cornwall Street towards Bowles Park.
Blue Hills has a majority of West Indian and African American residents. Educational institutions include Annie Fisher ES, Mountain Laurel School (Annie Fisher School Annex), Sarah J. Rawson ES, Mark Twain ES, Martin Luther King Jr. ES, Weaver HS, Watkinson School, and the University of Hartford.
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Living in Blue Hills
- Median household income
- $63,512
- Median home value
- $236,900
- Median rent
- $767/mo
- Median age
- 52.8
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Blue Hills had 2,762 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,762 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,370 per sq mi (915 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blue Hills at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,762 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8134° N, 72.6954° W |
| ZIP code | 06112 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0906050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blue Hills
- Bloomfield3.2 mi NW
- Hartford3.4 mi S
- Windsor4.1 mi N
- West Hartford4.5 mi SW
- East Hartford5.8 mi SE
- South Windsor6.3 mi E
- Weatogue7.2 mi W
- Simsbury Center7.3 mi NW
- Tariffville7.5 mi NW
- Wethersfield7.8 mi S
- Simsbury8.0 mi NW
- Avon8.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Hills
What county is Blue Hills in?
Blue Hills is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Blue Hills, CT?
2,762 people lived in Blue Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blue Hills, CT?
The ZIP code of Blue Hills is 06112.
What is the elevation of Blue Hills?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blue Hills?
Bloomfield (3.2 mi), Hartford (3.4 mi), Windsor (4.1 mi), West Hartford (4.5 mi), East Hartford (5.8 mi).
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