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Simsbury, Connecticut

Introduction to Simsbury, Connecticut

Simsbury, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 8 miles N of West Hartford, Connecticut and 95 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Hartford metropolitan area. Simsbury has a population of 23,234.

Simsbury History

Simsbury was originally inhabited by Native American tribes. It was officially incorporated in 1670. The early European settlers in this area were from Windsor, Connecticut. However, these settlers returned to Windsor after six years and came back once again in 1676. The area was named after Symondsbury, England. In 1728, the first steel mill of the country was opened in Simsbury.

Simsbury and nearby Attractions

  • Stratton Brook State Park
  • Phelps Tavern Museum
  • Talcott Mountain State Park
  • International Skating Center of Connecticut
  • Science Center of Connecticut
  • Six Flags New England

Things To Do In Simsbury

Simsbury offers a number of recreational activities. You can enjoy your leisure hours at the Schultz Park, Curtis Park, Stratton Brook State Park, Tariffville Park, Simsbury State Wildlife Area and Weatogue Park. You can also visit the Phelps Tavern Museum and Homestead and the Massaco Plantation Historic Village. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the world class facilities offered by the Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex and Public Golf Course. Simsbury Town Shops Shopping Center offers quality shopping facilities.

Simsbury Transportation

International flights are available from Bradley International Airport.

Simsbury Higher Education

The University of Hartford, Trinity College and Manchester Community College are close to the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySimsbury College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Simsbury Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Simsbury Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Simsbury, CT

Comparing Simsbury 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 Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity45

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108
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