West Hartford, Connecticut

"West Hartford" redirects here. For the unincorporated community in Missouri, see West Hartford, Missouri. For the community in Vermont, see West Hartford, Vermont.

West Hartford, Connecticut
Town
Town of West Hartford
Blue Back Square
Blue Back Square
Official seal of West Hartford, Connecticut
Seal
Official logo of West Hartford, Connecticut
Logo
Nickname: 
WeHa
Motto: 
Where City Style Meets Village Charm
West Hartford's location within Hartford County and Connecticut
West Hartford's location within the Capitol Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
Map
Map
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Coordinates: 41°46′04″N 72°45′14″W / 41.76778°N 72.75389°W / 41.76778; -72.75389
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyHartford
RegionCapitol Region
Settled1679
IncorporatedMay 3, 1854
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • Town managerRick Ledwith
 • Town council
  • Shari Cantor (D), Mayor
  • Liam Sweeney (D), Deputy Mayor
  • Carol Blanks (D)
  • Alberto Cortes (R)
  • Mary Fay (R)
  • Debra Polun (D)
  • Ben Wenograd (D)
  • Mary Zydanowicz (R)
  • Tiffani McGinnis (D)
Area
 • Total
22.3 sq mi (57.7 km2)
 • Land21.9 sq mi (56.6 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
Elevation
164 ft (50 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
64,083
 • Density2,900/sq mi (1,100/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06107, 06110, 06117, 06119
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-82590
GNIS feature ID0213529
Interstates
U.S. Highways
State Routes
Rapid Transit
Websitewww.westhartfordct.gov

West Hartford is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, 5 miles (8.0 km) west of downtown Hartford. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 64,083 at the 2020 census.[1]

The town's popular downtown area is colloquially known as "West Hartford Center," or simply "The Center," and is centered on Farmington Avenue and South/North Main Street. West Hartford Center has been the community's main commercial hub since the late 17th century.

Incorporated as a town in 1854, West Hartford was previously a parish of Hartford, founded in 1672.[2] Among the southernmost of the communities in the Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor metropolitan region, West Hartford is home to University of Hartford and the University of Saint Joseph.

West Hartford is home to regular events which draw large crowds from neighboring towns, including the Elizabeth Park Concert Series,[3] and the annual Celebrate West Hartford event, which includes fairground rides, food vendors, musical performances, and stalls by local businesses.[4]

  1. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: West Hartford CDP, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau. August 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "History of West Hartford". Noah Webster House.
  3. ^ "All events for Elizabeth Park Concert Series". hartford.com. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "West Hartford - Celebrate! West Hartford". www.westhartfordct.gov. Retrieved July 2, 2023.