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West Simsbury
  • Suburb of Hartford, CT

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade C
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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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

About West Simsbury...
Population
3,005

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
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in West Simsbury

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

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