Population 5,665 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Glastonbury
Household size in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, South Glastonbury sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Hartford area, where it has 2.47 people. Household size has dropped from 2.92 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South Glastonbury is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Glastonbury: 3.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Glastonbury
Renters in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Glastonbury is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (32.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.0% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South Glastonbury: just 2.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Only seven of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in South Glastonbury are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Hartford area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,400 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,591 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,504 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,399 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$1 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Glastonbury costs $1,399 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national median rose. Rent takes 42.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Glastonbury
Bachelor's degrees in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.8% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.2% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.1% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.3% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.5 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Glastonbury: 76.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 18.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.0% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in South Glastonbury: 99.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Connecticut city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Glastonbury
| Period | South Glastonbury | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Glastonbury runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Glastonbury compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Glastonbury | 2.69 | 43.3 | 3.2% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 1981 | $1,399 | 76.3% | 99.0% | 3.9% |
| Glastonbury Center | 2.16 | 50.8 | 3.6% | 27.2% | 2.0% | 1972 | $1,529 | 67.6% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
| Glastonbury | 2.69 | 42.4 | 5.8% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 1978 | $1,623 | 66.9% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| Cobalt | 2.81 | 42.3 | 8.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% | 1978 | $1,382 | 46.3% | 98.7% | 6.2% |
| Rocky Hill | 2.27 | 44.9 | 5.1% | 31.7% | 4.9% | 1979 | $1,814 | 45.9% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 2.48 | 40.7 | 5.1% | 13.4% | 9.7% | 1978 | $1,330 | 39.0% | 94.9% | 4.3% |
| Portland | 2.55 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 16.0% | 9.2% | 1965 | $1,290 | 52.5% | 93.1% | 3.1% |
| Cromwell | 2.48 | 44.0 | 8.7% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 1972 | $1,669 | 48.3% | 97.7% | 2.8% |
| Wethersfield | 2.46 | 44.9 | 5.8% | 19.4% | 6.2% | 1961 | $1,431 | 54.6% | 94.0% | 3.5% |
| Marlborough | 2.83 | 42.9 | 11.0% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 1974 | $1,262 | 47.7% | 96.9% | 4.4% |
| East Hampton | 2.47 | 43.9 | 7.3% | 15.1% | 7.3% | 1975 | $1,406 | 38.7% | 95.7% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Glastonbury. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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