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Glastonbury, Connecticut

Introduction to Glastonbury, Connecticut

Glastonbury, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 5 miles SE of Hartford, Connecticut and 91 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Hartford metropolitan area with. Glastonbury contains a population of approximately 31,876.

Glastonbury History

A tract of land on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River was bought from a Native American Chief by thirty families who settled down in this area in 1636. This region was then known as Pyaug. In 1690, residents gained permission to form a separate town, and Glastonbury came into existence in 1693. The community is believed to have been named after a town in England. Glastonbury was a major shipbuilding town in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Glastonbury and nearby Attractions

  • Museum-on-the-Green
  • Welles-Shipman-Ward House
  • Diamond Lake
  • South Glastonbury Historic District
  • Connecticut Audubon Center
  • Minnechaug Golf Course

Things To Do In Glastonbury

Glastonbury is the ideal destination for both sports enthusiasts and history buffs. The town’s Minnechaug Golf Course and Neipsic Golf Course offer world class facilities to golfers. There are a number of historical sites and museums near the town as well. The Museum on the Green, the Historical Society Building of Glastonbury and the South Glastonbury Library are all nearby. In addition, entertainment and shopping facilities are offered by the town’s shopping malls.

Glastonbury Transportation

Hartford-Brainard Airport can be reached in a few minutes.

Glastonbury Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are available at Trinity College, Wesleyan University and Manchester Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyGlastonbury Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Glastonbury College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Glastonbury Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Glastonbury, CT

Comparing Glastonbury 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
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime107

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