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A neighborhood of diversity, proximity and greenery
Blue Hills North is on the north end of Hartford and southeast end of Bloomfield. Although the neighborhood, along with the adjacent Blue Hills, is known for its sizable West Indian population, it's more accurate to say its demographics are highly diverse. It is conveniently located by larger towns and served by several bus routes. “Some people like Blue Hills North because it’s very diverse,” says Wayne Stapleton, a Realtor from eXp Realty with over 20 years of experience in the area. “But others love the proximity to Bloomfield and Windsor, others love all of the parks of Bloomfield, and others love the multiple ways to get to the highway.”
Taking pride in one’s home
Many houses follow Colonial Revival and ranch designs and tend to start at around $220,000. Most homes were built in the 1950s but look much younger thanks to their owners. “Homeowners take pride in their homes,” Stapleton says. “Houses here are well-manicured and maintained.” Lots hover around the size of 0.8 acres, and several homes have extensions to provide more indoor space. Interior square footage tends to be between 700-1,000. More spacious homes can sell for above $260,000.
Near to all the action
CTtransit bus routes 46, 50, 52 and 54 service Blue Hills North. These lines take residents to the Copaco Shopping Center, to Bloomfield in the north and to downtown Hartford in the south. For drivers, Interstate 91 is just a mile and a half away, passing through Hartford to New Haven and up to Springfield, Massachusetts. Hartford, Bloomfield and Windsor are all 4 miles away or less and can be reached in under 15 minutes.
Local restaurants and big-box retailers
Isaac’s Bagel Café II is a popular venue for breakfast and lunch alike, described by some locals as a hidden gem for their delicious bagel sandwiches. Taste 778 is just down Blue Hills Avenue and is the local go-to for soul food. The menu offers half a dozen flavors of wings from pineapple mango to lemon pepper, along with their featured jerk salmon dinner. Thomas Hooker Brewery in neighboring Bloomfield isn’t a conventional bar that stays open into the wee hours of the night, but locals love visiting at happy hour to sample the craft brew selection like the #NOFILTER IPA or at dinnertime to catch the live music and events routinely offered at the establishment. For shopping, residents head down Cottage Grove Road to Copaco Shopping Center, where big-box stores like Stop & Shop, Lowe’s and Burlington can be found.
Parks and recreation in Blue Hills North
Neighboring Bloomfield is full of numerous parks and hiking spots such as 800-acre Penwood State Park. Other residents might prefer stretching their legs closer to home. “Soccer is big here, so they have a lot of soccer programs” Stapleton says. “The soccer fields are huge and have become a meeting place where you’ll see people playing.” Sports fields can be found at Joseph V. Cronin Playground, the Blue Hills Neighborhood Center, the Bloomfield Recreation Department and others.
Blue Hills North brims with schools
Blue Hills North lies in the Bloomfield School District. There are five public schools that students can progress through. Laurel School serves K through second grade students; Metacomet School, grades 3-4; Carmen Arace Intermediate School, grades 5-6; Carmen Arace Middle School, grades 7-8; and Bloomfield High School, grades 9-12. All these schools are in Bloomfield within two miles of Blue Hills North. Laurel School has received a C from Niche while Metacomet School and Carmen Arace Intermediate and Middle have received a C-minuses. At C-plus rated Bloomfield High School, students can participate in many competitive athletics programs, the girls outdoor track team having won the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference State Championships 25 times since 1988. The University of Hartford is just to the southwest in neighboring Blue Hills.
Events in Blue Hills and close by
Neighboring Bloomfield has a Thursday night summer concert series at the Town Green where locals can hear musical groups perform. The Blue Hills Civic Association also puts on events such as a Christmas bazaar. “Blue Hills North is a community where people come together as well as advocate for the community,” Stapleton says. But at the same time, there is no pressure to be involved in the community, and plenty of residents prefer their own space. “If you want to stick to yourself, that’s fine too,” Stapleton says.
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Parks in this Area
Penwood State Park
Trails
Hiking
Riverside Park
Pershing Park Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Hubbard Street Tot Lot
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Rockwell Ave/Bill Lee Fields
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Joseph V Cronin Playground
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Leland P. Wilson Community Center
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Wintonbury Hills Playground
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
30 min drive
Bus
Blue Hills Ave & Mt St Benedict
Bus
Blue Hills Ave & Opp Dunkin Donuts
Bus
Blue Hills Ave & Brookdale Ave
Bus
Blue Hills Ave & Gilbert Ave
Bus
Coventry St & E Euclid St
Bus
Blue Hills Ave & Opp Elizabeth Ave
Bus
Granby St & 72 Granby
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Blue Hills North
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blue Hills North, Blue Hills sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Blue Hills North, Blue Hills over the last 12 months is $259,068, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,789
Median Age
44
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,190
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,543
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
12%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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