Northwest Harwinton, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,977 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$323,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$967 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,233 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 15 23
Feb 3 13 26
Mar 4 10 34
Apr 4 3 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 4 3 40
Dec 4 12 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 6%

Schools

Harwinton Consolidated School
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
East School
2 miles, N 3.2 star
Southwest School
3 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

Tunxis Community College
12 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
3 miles, NW 1.4 star
Bristol Hospital
10 miles, SE 3.2 star
John Dempsey Hospital
15 miles, SE 3.2 star
Waterbury Hospital
15 miles, S 1.4 star

Airports

Bradley International Airport
23 miles, E 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
37 miles, S 1 star
Westchester County Airport
59 miles, SW 1.4 star