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East Windsor, Connecticut

Introduction to East Windsor, Connecticut

East Windsor, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 8 miles N of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 83 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town, which is part of the Hartford metropolitan statistical area (MSA), has roughly 9,818 residents.

East Windsor History

The area which is now known as East Windsor, was officially incorporated in 1768. The community was first settled in the seventeenth century by farmers, who were attracted to the fertile soils and topography of the Connecticut River Valley. East Windsor is comprised of five villages: Melrose, Warehouse Point, Broad Brook, Scantic, and Windsorville. The villages are combined for convenience in education and governance. The town of East Windsor is located in Hartford County, which was established in 1666.

East Windsor and nearby Attractions

  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Mansfield Hollow State Park
  • New Britain Industrial Museum
  • Robinson State Park
  • Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
  • Chicopee Memorial State Park

Things To Do In East Windsor

The popular shopping destinations of the area include Cohoes Common Shopping Center, Bassdale Plaza Shopping Center, and Chesters Shopping Center. The Broad Brook Library offers ample reading materials. Area churches include Broad Brook Congregational Church, Saint Catherine’s Church, Scantic Church, and Grace Episcopal Church. There are also numerous parks such as East Windsor Town Park, Pierce Memorial Park, and Doctor John E Flaherty State Wildlife Area, which offer multiple opportunities for recreation.

East Windsor Transportation

The closest major international airport is Bradley International Airport.

East Windsor Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Manchester Community College, University of Hartford, and Springfield Technical Community College.

Comparative Profile of East Windsor, CT

Comparing East Windsor 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
Male Share of the Population86
Age of the Population85
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime52

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