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Enfield, Connecticut

Introduction to Enfield, Connecticut

Enfield, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 8 miles S of Springfield, Massachusetts and 82 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Hartford metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 45,212 people lived in Enfield.

Enfield History

The Pocomtuc tribe of Native Americans were the original inhabitants of this region. Settlers from Salem, Massachusetts established a community here in 1679. The community was named after the English borough of Enfield. It was initially incorporated as a part of Massachusetts in 1683. In 1749, the town seceded and was annexed by Connecticut.

Enfield and nearby Attractions

  • Martha Parsons House
  • Old Town Hall Museum
  • Osborn Prison Farm
  • Pearl Street Branch Enfield Public Library
  • Crescent Lake
  • Powder Hollow Park

Things To Do In Enfield

Historic sites and museums near Enfield include the Martha Parsons House, the Enfield Historical Society and the Old Town Hall Museum. The Grassmere Golf Course offers excellent opportunities for local golfers. Besides, the numerous shopping centers across Enfield offer a range of entertainment facilities.

Enfield Transportation

Air transportation is provided by Bradley International Airport.

Enfield Higher Education

Residents of Enfield can enroll at Asnuntuck Community College. Other institutes nearby include the Springfield Technical Community College and Springfield College.

High Points

Enfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Enfield Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Enfield Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Enfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Enfield, CT

Comparing Enfield 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 Population1010
Age of the Population83
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime95
Low Property Crime94
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