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Granby, CT


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Granby, Connecticut

Granby, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 13 miles N of West Hartford, Connecticut (center to center) and 93 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Hartford metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Granby is home to some 10,347 residents.

The People and Families of Granby

In Granby, about 71% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Granby are married.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

Impressively, having a college education is normal in Granby.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,950) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Granby. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Granby College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Granby Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Granby Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Granby, CT

Comparing Granby 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 Population98
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime96

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