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Willimantic, Connecticut

Introduction to Willimantic, Connecticut

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

Willimantic History

Willimantic is an Algonquin Indian term meaning “land of the swift running water." The construction of Charles Lee’s factory on Main Street catalyzed the growth of Willimantic community. In the 1820s, a number of factories were built in Willimantic. It was incorporated as a city in 1893. Railroads were constructed in 1849 which added to the growth of Willimantic. Willimantic was also known as the "Thread City," due to the production of silk, cotton and rayon threads. The last major mill in the area was closed down in 1985.

Willimantic and nearby Attractions

  • Windham Textile and History Museum
  • Willimantic Public Library
  • Ebenezer Lutheran Church
  • Bridge Street Plaza Shopping Center
  • Lautor Park
  • Main Street Historic District

Things To Do In Willimantic

The Jillson House Museum and the Windham Textile and History Museum house some interesting exhibits, which shed light on the local culture and history. One can also visit the Grant Medical Library, the Willimantic Public Library, Williamantic Town Hall, J. Eugene Smith Library and Dunham Hall Library to learn more about the region. The Bridge Street Plaza Shopping Center and the Willimantic Plaza Shopping Center are also very popular tourist haunts.

Willimantic Transportation

The Groton-New London Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Willimantic Higher Education

Eastern Connecticut State University is the local institute of higher learning. The University of Connecticut is also nearby.

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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