Simsbury Town, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
24,747 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$153,715 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$418,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,227 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,753 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Capitol Planning Region
3
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Metro Area
3
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Capitol Planning Region
3
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Metro Area
3
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 61
Oct 5 0 49
Nov 4 3 40
Dec 4 12 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CT State Senate District 8, CT State House District 16, CT
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Schools

Simsbury High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Henry James Memorial School
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Central School
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Ethel Walker School
2 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

University of Hartford
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
University of Saint Joseph
8 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

John Dempsey Hospital
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bradley International Airport
9 miles, E • 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
42 miles, SW • 1 star
Worcester Regional Airport
56 miles, E • 1 star
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