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Willimantic, CT


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Willimantic, Connecticut

Willimantic benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Hartford metropolitan area. The town contains a population of approximately 15,823.

The People and Families of Willimantic

In Willimantic, about 31% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Willimantic, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Approximately 30% of Willimantic is non-white. Willimantic offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willimantic had a median family income of $38,427.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Willimantic favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,900. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Willimantic Housing

Willimantic has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 38% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Willimantic, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Connecticut.

Commuting

In Willimantic, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Willimantic Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Willimantic Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Willimantic, CT

Comparing Willimantic 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 Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men41
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults52
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime51

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