West Hartford
Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
West Hartford is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 64,083 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hartford, 3.8 miles E.
- 64,083residents (2020 Census)
- 164 ftelevation · 50 m
- 21.8 sq miland area · 56.5 km²
- 2,939 / sq mipopulation density
- 06107main ZIP code (7 in total)
About West Hartford
West Hartford is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, 5 miles (8.0 km) west of downtown Hartford. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 64,083 at the 2020 census.
The town's popular downtown area is colloquially known as "West Hartford Center," or simply "The Center," and is centered on Farmington Avenue and South/North Main Street. West Hartford Center has been the community's main commercial hub since the late 17th century.
Incorporated as a town in 1854, West Hartford was previously a parish of Hartford, founded in 1672. Among the southernmost of the communities in the Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor metropolitan region, West Hartford is home to University of Hartford and the University of Saint Joseph.
West Hartford is home to regular events that draw large crowds from neighboring towns, including the Elizabeth Park Concert Series, and the annual Celebrate West Hartford event, which includes fairground rides, food vendors, musical performances, and stalls by local businesses.
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Living in West Hartford
- Median household income
- $129,890
- Median home value
- $411,000
- Median rent
- $1,756/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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West Hartford had 64,083 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 64,083 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,939 per sq mi (1,135 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Hartford at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 64,083 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.81 sq mi (56.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7666° N, 72.7549° W |
| ZIP codes | 06107, 06105, 06106, 06110, 06112, 06117, 06119 |
| Official website | west-hartford.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0911082590 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Hartford
- Hartford3.8 mi E
- Blue Hills4.5 mi NE
- Farmington5.2 mi SW
- Avon5.2 mi W
- Bloomfield5.4 mi N
- Newington5.6 mi S
- Wethersfield6.2 mi SE
- New Britain6.4 mi S
- Weatogue6.7 mi NW
- East Hartford7.6 mi E
- Plainville8.2 mi SW
- Simsbury8.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about West Hartford
What county is West Hartford in?
West Hartford is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of West Hartford, CT?
64,083 people lived in West Hartford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Hartford, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06107. Other ZIP codes: 06105, 06106, 06110, 06112, 06117, 06119.
What is the elevation of West Hartford?
164 feet (50 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Hartford?
Hartford (3.8 mi), Blue Hills (4.5 mi), Farmington (5.2 mi), Avon (5.2 mi), Bloomfield (5.4 mi).
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