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East Hartford, CT

East Hartford is a town in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The population was 51,045 at the 2020 census. The town is located on the east bank of the Connecticut River, directly across from Hartford. It is home to aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney. It is also home to Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, a stadium used mainly for soccer and football with a capacity of 40,000 people.

When the Connecticut Valley became known to Europeans around 1631, it was inhabited by what was known as the River Tribes—several small clans of Native Americans living along the Great River and its tributaries. Of these tribes, the Podunks occupied territory now lying in the towns of East Hartford and South Windsor, and numbered, by differing estimates, from sixty to two hundred bowmen. They were governed by two sachems, Waginacut and Arramamet, and were connected in some way with the Native Americans who lived across the Great River, in what is now Windsor. The region north of the Hockanum River was generally called Podunk; that south of the river, Hockanum; but these were no certain designations, and by some, all the meadow along the Great River was called Hockanum.

In 1659, Thomas Burnham (1617–1688) purchased the tract of land now covered by the towns of South Windsor and East Hartford from Tantinomo, chief sachem of the Podunk Indians. Burnham lived on the land and later willed it to his nine children. The town of Hartford, founded in 1635, once included the land now occupied by the towns of East Hartford, Manchester, Bolton, Vernon, and West Hartford. During the Revolutionary War, French troops under Lieutenant General Comte de Rochambeau twice camped in town, before and after aiding General George Washington's forces in the 1781 defeat of the British during the Siege of Yorktown.

The town is located on the east bank of the Connecticut River, directly across from Hartford. The town includes the neighborhoods of Burnside Hockanum and Mayberry Village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.7 square miles (48.5 km²), of which 18.0 square miles (46.6 km²) is land and 0.73 square miles (1.9 km²), or 3.93%, is water.

East Hartford places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Hartford HealthCare provides comprehensive healthcare services, ensuring a patient-centered approach to well-being. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Fitness enthusiasts can work out at LA Fitness, which provides a range of modern equipment and classes. Yoga lovers can find peace and flexibility at Sacred Rivers Yoga, offering classes suitable for all levels. May Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, LLC provides holistic care, including chiropractic treatments and massage therapy. For a relaxing day, Body & Sole Day Spa offers luxurious spa treatments. Diligence Training offers a variety of fitness classes and personal training services.

Top sites in East Hartford, CT are Connecticut Science Center, Wickham Park, and Great River Park.

Population: 50,798 (2023). ZIP codes: 06108, 06118. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Area: 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in East Hartford, CT?

The crime rate in East Hartford is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 29 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in East Hartford is 1 in 35. Based on FBI crime data, East Hartford is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Connecticut, East Hartford has a crime rate that is higher than 95% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What are the demographics of East Hartford, CT?

East Hartford, CT is home to a population of 50.9k people, of which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 19.2% of East Hartford, CT residents were born outside of the country (9.79k people). In 2022, there were 1.36 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (16.4k people) in East Hartford, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Black or African American (non-Hispanic) and 7.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is East Hartford, CT a good place to live?

East Hartford is in Hartford County. Living in East Hartford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In East Hartford, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in East Hartford and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in East Hartford are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of East Hartford

Neighborhood Scout

Data USA

World Population Review

Niche

Hartford HealthCare

Planet Fitness

LA Fitness

Sacred Rivers Yoga

May Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, LLC

Body & Sole Day Spa

Diligence Training

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