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Cromwell, Connecticut

Introduction to Cromwell, Connecticut

Cromwell, Connecticut, in Middlesex county, is 8 miles SE of New Britain, Connecticut and 91 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Hartford metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,871 people in Cromwell.

Cromwell History

Cromwell was founded in 1650 and developed gradually before being officially incorporated as Cromwell in 1851. It was named after Oliver Cromwell. William C. Redfield built one of the first river steamboats in Cromwell. The town then went on to develop into a center for the shipbuilding industry.

Cromwell and nearby Attractions

  • Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Management Area
  • Dinosaur State Park
  • Wadsworth Falls State Park
  • Cockaponset State Forest
  • Kidcity Children's Museum
  • New Britain Industrial Museum

Things To Do In Cromwell

Cromwell offers a varied and interesting range of opportunities for recreational activities. The area has several parks with all the standard amenities. The Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Management Area and Cockaponset State Forest provide opportunities for hiking and other adventurous activities. One can also visit the historical sites and museums in and around Cromwell.

Cromwell Transportation

Bradley International Airport is nearby.

Cromwell Higher Education

Wesleyan University, Central Connecticut State University, Trinity College and Manchester Community College all provide opportunities for higher education.

Comparative Profile of Cromwell, CT

Comparing Cromwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population63
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime73

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