Glastonbury, Connecticut 2025

Glastonbury is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA. The population was 34,413 at the 2020 census. Glastonbury is located on the banks of the Connecticut River, 7 miles (11 kilometers) southeast of Hartford. The town area is 52.4 square miles (135 square kilometers), and South Glastonbury has a small section.

Glastonbury has a large apple orchard, which attracts visitors during the apple harvest season. The orchard also features a pumpkin launcher and PYO pumpkins during Halloween. There're also multiple parks and shopping areas like the recently renovated Somerset Square. One of the major attractions in Glastonbury is the Glastonbury Festival which attracts 'Music Lovers' from all over the globe.

Some of the most popular things/activities in Glastonbury, Connecticut, include visiting the CT River, exploring the historic district, and visiting galleries and shops downtown.

The Glastonbury History Museum features exhibits and a walking tour of the Center Cemetery, dating back to 1700. Penwood State Park and Glastonbury Tor both offer hiking opportunities.

Glastonbury has a town green, part of the Connecticut River Greenway.

Glastonbury ranks #14 of the Best Places to Live in Hartford County, CT. It has one of the highest livability scores in the area. Based on the FBI's crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Glastonbury is 1 in 174. The good quality of education and higher income per capita are some of the area's positive aspects.

The best time to visit Glastonbury mainly depends on what you want to do, but the very peak season is from September 15th to October 15th when the fall foliage is at its peak and lodging prices skyrocket. This season is ideal for tourists who love fall foliage, bountiful harvest, and climate that is not too chilly or hot.

The people living in Glastonbury are friendly and welcoming. There are a variety of home options, and the education system is great.

The Boathouse Restaurant & Tiki Bar is a popular place to visit.

Glastonbury Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. There are 7,723 children enrolled in Glastonbury Public Schools, with 568 teachers. The student- teacher ratio is 13:1.

Some of the top-rated schools in Glastonbury are Glastonbury High School, Gideon Welles School, and Hopewell Elementary School.

The median home value in Glastonbury is $323,000. Home values have increased by 4% over the past year. Real estate in Glastonbury is expensive, and renting is also relatively cheap. The median rent price in Glastonbury is $1,395 per month.

In August in Glastonbury, the temperature can hit 83°F during the summer months, with an average high temperature in July and August of 82°F.

The cost of living in Glastonbury, Connecticut, is 33% higher than the national average. The median home price in Glastonbury is $348,400.

The racial makeup of Glastonbury is 88.23% White, 4.52% African American, 0.13% Native American, 5.44% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, and 1.21% from other races.

In Glastonbury, 19,431 or 58% were married couples living together, 581 or 1.7% same-sex married couples or partnerships, 3,187 households, 2,376 or 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 851 or 13.9% wereSingle-parent households, 379 or 6.1% adults 65 or older living alone. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.27.

Glastonbury CT, has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters.