Greater Hartford Job Network
Area Demographics

The following facts highlight some of the benefits of the Greater Hartford area:

  • There are 61,000 residents in West Hartford (CT's 9th most populous municipality)
  • The Greater Hartford population is 1.015 million
  • Specific amenities include: several community pools including JCC and Cornerstone Aquatic Center
  • Ice Skating at the Veteran's Memorial Skating Rink
  • Two municipal Golf Courses
  • Three Libraries
  • Community Center
  • Several historic sites including Noah Webster's Birthplace, Mark Twain's House,
  • Several parks including Elizabeth Park-with one of the oldest Rose Gardens in the US
  • Several major shopping centers, a pedestrian town center with 250 stores, and a large indoor shopping mall
  • One of the best public school districts in the nation
  • Several colleges/universities including University of Connecticut, West Hartford Campus, St. Joseph College, University of Hartford
     
  • CT has the highest Per Capita Income in the U.S. at $43,173.
  • CT has the third highest percentage of college graduates in the US
  • The two fastest growing career fields in CT are currently forecasted to be computer industry and healthcare/therapy.
West Hartford City Employment opportunities 860-523-3220
West Hartford Public School Administration 860-523-3500
Hartford Economic Development Commission  860-524-0725
MetroHartford Alliance 860-525-4451
 
Community Info
West Hartford Chamber of Commerce 860-521-2300
Jewish Social Professional Network  860-231-6333