West Simsbury, CT
Living in West Simsbury
Bikeability
44
Walkability
39
Commute
42
Public Transit
44
Affordability
5
Public Safety
91
Airports
25
Hospitals
31
Colleges
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.8k
Population
+75 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
59%
College-Educated
-19% (2010–19)
82%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate15%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree38%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$125k
Median Household Income
-$23k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more37%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts67%
Sales and office16%
Service9%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$363k
Median Home Value
-$78k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k
Median Monthly Rent
+$498 (2010–19)
80%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached94%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene72%
LP gas6%
Utility gas19%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Simsbury
United States45
Connecticut25
Hartford Metro Area25
Hartford County33
Property Crime in West Simsbury
United States48
Connecticut28
Hartford Metro Area40
Hartford County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 4 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 35 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Simsbury
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Simsbury, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Simsbury, CT
The Master's School
1 miles, W
Ethel Walker School
2 miles, S
St Mary's School
2 miles, E
Focus Center for Autism~fresh Start School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Simsbury, CT
University of Hartford
8 miles, SE
University of Saint Joseph
9 miles, SE
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
12 miles, SE
Trinity College
12 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Simsbury, CT
Hebrew Home and Hospital Inc
8 miles, SE
John Dempsey Hospital
10 miles, S
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Simsbury, CT
Bradley International Airport
9 miles, NE
Tweed-New Haven Airport
42 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
57 miles, NE
New York Stewart International Airport
70 miles, W