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Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Introduction to Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Rocky Hill, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 7 miles S of Hartford, Connecticut and 94 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Hartford metro area, Rocky Hill is home to some 17,966 residents.

Rocky Hill History

The area now known as Rocky Hill was originally settled in by Europeans in 1650. At that time, it was a part of Wethersfield. In 1722, the area became known as Stepney Parish. Rocky Hill was officially incorporated as a town in May of 1843. In 1844, Roderick Grimes became the first Rocky Hill representative to be sent to the state legislature.

Rocky Hill and nearby Attractions

  • Dinosaur State Park
  • Academy Hall Museum
  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
  • Science Center of Connecticut
  • Webb – Deane - Stevens Museum
  • Kidcity Children's Museum

Things To Do In Rocky Hill

There are several parks and playgrounds in Rocky Hill. These include Shipyard Park, Center Green, Hoyle Memorial Field, Flanagan Field, Elm Ridge Park and Ferry Park. The town is also home to the Dinosaur State Park, which is one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. You can also visit the Liberty Bell Museum, the Rocky Hill Historical Society Museum and the Rocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry from Rocky Hill.

Rocky Hill Transportation

Hartford-Brainard Airport is nearby.

Rocky Hill Higher Education

Trinity College, Central Connecticut State University and Wesleyan University are close to the town.

High Points

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

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College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Rocky Hill College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Rocky Hill, CT

Comparing Rocky Hill 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
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime52

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