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Storrs, Connecticut

Introduction to Storrs, Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut, in Tolland county, is 14 miles E of Manchester, Connecticut and 72 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. Storrs contains a population of approximately 10,996.

Storrs History

The community of Storrs is a part of the town of Mansfield, Connecticut, which was incorporated in October, 1702. The main campus of the University of Connecticut is located in Storrs. The university was founded in 1881 and was originally known as Storrs Agricultural School. Some of the notable residents of the area include Tim Page, the Pulitzer Prize winning music critic; Wendy O. Williams, the lead singer of Plasmatics; and Rivers Cuomo, the lead singer/ guitarist of Weezer.

Storrs and nearby Attractions

  • Nathan Hale Homestead Museum
  • Albert E. Moss Forest
  • William Benton Museum of Art
  • Mansfield Hollow State Park
  • Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum
  • Six Flags New England

Things To Do In Storrs

Storrs has a large number of parks and playgrounds where one can spend your leisure hours. You can also visit the Homestead Museum of the legendary Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale. You can also enjoy the wildlife and wildflower sanctuary at the Albert E. Moss Forest. The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is also worth visiting and popular among children.

Storrs Transportation

Hartford - Brainard Airport is the nearest major airport.

Storrs Higher Education

University of Connecticut lies within the town. Eastern Connecticut State University, Springfield College and Western New England College also provide higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyStorrs Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyStorrs College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Storrs Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Storrs Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Storrs Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Storrs, CT

Comparing Storrs 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
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men21
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes36

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