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Farmington, Connecticut

Introduction to Farmington, Connecticut

Farmington, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 4 miles NW of New Britain, Connecticut and 90 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Hartford metropolitan area. Farmington has a population of 23,641.

Farmington History

The Tunxis Native Americans were the original inhabitant of the region now known as Farmington. A European settlement was established here by Hartford residents in 1640. Farmington is the oldest inland community west of Connecticut River, and also one of the oldest settlements in the state. The town was incorporated in 1645 and named Farmington in the same year. Farmington had a distinct abolitionist community, which aided in the escape of slaves.

Farmington and nearby Attractions

  • Day-Lewis Museum of Indian Artifacts
  • Stanley-Whitman House
  • Lake Garda
  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
  • Farmington Club Polo Grounds
  • Shade Swamp State Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Farmington

The Day-Lewis Museum, the Hill-Stead Museum, the New Britain Industrial Museum, the New Britain Museum of American Art, the New Britain Youth Museum and the Unionville Museum are all nearby and provide insight into the history of the region. The Exchange Shopping Mall Shopping Center and the Westfarms Shopping Center are also very popular tourist spots.

Farmington Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Hartford-Brainard Airport.

Farmington Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by Tunxis Community College. Other institutes nearby include Central Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Farmington College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Farmington Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Farmington, CT

Comparing Farmington 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 Population98
Female Share of the Population710
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime62
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