West Hartford Profile

West Hartford is located in Central Connecticut adjacent to and west of the City of Hartford, the state capital. Immediate neighboring towns are Bloomfield, Newington, Farmington and Avon. West Hartford is approximately 100 miles southwest of Boston and 100 miles northeast of New York City. Direct access to Interstate 84 (east / west) is available with Interstate 91 (north / south) just a few miles east. The Town encompasses 22.2 square miles and has a population of 61,046 (2000 Census). West Hartford is a residential suburb of the Hartford metropolitan area.

The Town of West Hartford prides itself on its overall attractiveness, customer service, citizen involvement, public safety and education, all characteristics that make our town a desirable place to live. West Hartford has become a destination place for new businesses and new families because it is a full-service community in every sense, from its quality municipal services to its top-rated schools. The Town encompasses a full range of quality housing from starter homes to luxury estates. West Hartford boasts a strong retail and service business sector.

There is a wealth of shopping opportunities, from neighborhood stores to regional shopping centers including the renowned West Hartford Center and Westfarms Mall. Additionally, West Hartford has well-established manufacturing companies that employ a highly skilled labor force.

The West Hartford school system has been recognized for years as one of the best in the state. The Town has earned a reputation of excellence for its many recreational opportunities and provides a comprehensive range of municipal services. We welcome your inquiries and will be glad to provide you with additional information on potential business opportunities in West Hartford.

West Hartford town government is noted for its quality services and customer responsiveness. Year after year, West Hartford receives the coveted AAA bond rating from Moody's Investor Service and Standard and Poor, two major bond-rating agencies. The triple A rating is the highest rating given by the agencies and is based on the town's strength of management and conservative financial practices.

West Hartford has a lot to be proud of. Connecticut Magazine ranked West Hartford #1 for its public schools and #2 overall among all the cities and towns in Connecticut for its population class of 50,000+. Hennen's American Public Library rating index put West Hartford's public library first in Connecticut among libraries serving populations of 50,000 to 99,999 and 17th overall in the nation, placing it in the top 97th percentile of all towns in the country with similar population! The town’s annual town calendar receives the top award in its population class (over 50,000) in the City and Town Annual Report Contest sponsored by the University of Connecticut’s Institute of Public Service.