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Storrs, Connecticut, in Tolland county, is 14 miles E of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 72 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Hartford metropolitan area. Storrs contains a population of approximately 10,996.
In Storrs, about 10% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Storrs, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
In 2000, Storrs had a median family income of $64,833. Interestingly, lots of people in Storrs have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Storrs favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $13,950. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Storrs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 38% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Storrs, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Storrs, 47% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Storrs can boast better commuting than most places.
Storrs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Storrs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):
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