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Blue Hills is a neighborhood in Hartford, with a population of around 13,000.
Blue Hills, a place to pursue the American dream
Blue Hills offers homebuyers a diverse slate of single-family houses built primarily between the turn of the 20th century and the 1950s. Residents enjoy casual strolls down sidewalks that lead to local stores and authentic Caribbean restaurants. "Blue Hills is a place where people go to pursue the American dream," says Realtor Claude Cousins, Sr., who sells houses in the neighborhood with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. "A lot of recent immigrants live there." Cousins has worked as a realtor in Hartford for 23 years and lived in Blue Hills for a year when he first came to the United States in 1990. The University of Hartford's 350-acre main campus is located on the west side of Blue Hills. The private university serves about 5,700 students, and their presence instills the neighborhood with a youthful energy.
Early 20th century and mid-century houses
"Home prices in Blue Hills have changed in line with the typical growth rate in America," Cousins says. "But some properties have doubled in price in the last few years. There might be a few buyers who can't get into the market because of the higher prices, but the owners there have seen their net worths increase. It has helped the immigrant population build generational wealth." Homebuyers can purchase a 1950s ranch-style house for between $160,000 and $220,000. Assessors value 1920s Colonial Revival-style houses at between $250,000 and $300,000. The neighborhood's 1920s four-square homes sell for between $200,000 and $280,000. Farmhouse-style houses and saltboxes built in the 1910s are valued between $210,000 and $270,000. There are also several 1930s brick homes with Tudor features that sell for around $290,000.
Some of the larger homes on Blue Hills Avenue have been renovated into apartments or offices, but others remain as stately single family homes.
You can find multi-family homes in various styles and sizes throughout Blue Hills.
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Public schools within walking distance
Local children can walk to the Sarah J. Rawson Elementary School, which has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-minus Niche rating. Thirman L. Milner Middle School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-minus Niche rating. Teens often move on to Weaver High School, which serves roughly 625 students and has a C Niche rating. The Weaver Journalism & Media Communications Pathway trains students for jobs in media fields, including radio, television, print and online journalism and more. Some children attend kindergarten through eighth grade at Thelma Ellis Dickerson's Jumoke Academy, a tuition-free charter school.
Rawson School shares a modern building with M. L. King School.
Thirman L. Milner Middle School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-minus Niche rating.
Weaver High School is a comprehensive high school sharing a campus with Kinsella Magnet High School in Hartfords Blue Hills neighborhood
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Authentic Caribbean cuisine and more
There are multiple restaurants along Albany Avenue. Benjie's Jamaican Restaurant serves authentic Caribbean dishes like curried goat, jerk chicken and brown stew chicken. Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant serves dishes like escovitch fish, jerk pork and curried shrimp. "Golden Krust is very popular among locals," Cousins says. For a meal on the go, there is a McDonald's. Residents can walk to options on Blue Hills Avenue like Mr. Pizza House or Island Vibes, which also serves Caribbean cuisine. Also on Blue Hills Avenue, locals check items off their grocery lists at Carla's Supermarket. Nearby, Do It All Clothing specializes in casual wear. Residents drive about 5 miles southwest to Bishop's Corner to shop at retailers like Marshalls and Target and to pick up prescriptions at Walgreens.
You will find a mix of dining options that cater to different tastes in Blue Hills.
Carla's Supermarket is a grocery store providing a variety of products to meet everyday needs.
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Greenspaces within walking distance
Parents walk their children to Joseph V. Cronin Park, which has a playground, a splash zone, a football field, a soccer field and two basketball courts. Directly to Blue Hills' east, the 693-acre Keney Park has miles of paved walking paths shaded by old oaks. The park also has an 18-hole golf course and a cricket field.
Keney Park Golf Course has a rich history and is one of the public golf courses in Hartford.
Summer is more fun at Waverly Field with their sprinkle park.
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Mark Twain's house, a children's museum and performance venues
Residents gather annually at Hartford's riverfront for The Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival. The event encourages visitors to celebrate and learn about the cultures of the English, French, Spanish and Indo-Caribbean islands while consuming their dishes and listening to various musical genres, including reggae, soca, salsa, calypso, jazz and much more. People travel 3 ½ miles south to the Mark Twain House & Museum to see the American High Gothic style home where Samuel Langhorne Clemens composed classic works like the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Children take educational workshops at The Children's Museum, about 5 miles southwest. The University of Hartford's performing arts conservatory, the Hartt School, stages plays at the campus’ Lincoln Theater. Local thespians also perform shows at the venue. Blue Hills is a short trip from the Xfinity Theatre, a 30,000-person-capacity venue that hosts musicians like 21 Savage, Hank Williams Jr. and Janet Jackson. Residents catch new film releases at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas. The Caribbean American Society of Hartford promotes and organizes cultural events and receptions throughout the year.
University of Hartford offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in CT.
Bushnell Park is an active park that residents and visitors love to visit near Blue Hills.
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Public Transit is easy in Blue Hills with Busses running from Downtown Hartford to Bloomfield every few minutes.
Getting around Blue Hills and Hartford
CT Transit operates bus stops throughout the community, including on Cornwall Street, Blue Hills Avenue and Tower Avenue. Residents drive 6 ½ miles south via Interstate 91 to Hartford's downtown. Folks drive 13 miles north to reach Bradley International Airport via Interstate 91. Most Blue Hills streets are lined with sidewalks. Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital and Burgdorf Health Center are both within the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Batterson Park
Penwood State Park
Trails
Hiking
Riverside Park
Keney Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Fishing
Bushnell Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Pershing Park Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Hubbard Street Tot Lot
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Aaron Fein Square
Joseph V Cronin Playground
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
34 min drive
Bus
Blue Hills Ave & Tower Ave
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Coventry St & Capitol Region Mental Health
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Palm St & Andover St
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Blue Hills Ave & Opp Litchfield St
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Palm St & Opp Durham St
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Burnham St & N Canaan St
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Bloomfield Ave & 86 Bloomfield Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.510 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
3/25/2018Niche Review
I love this quiet neighborhood nestled in the city life. Family friendly and despite the reputation of Hartford I feel safe in this side of town.
4.0Niche User
1/23/2015Niche Review
I am basing my review on the Caribbean eateries in my area and the food and drink at these places are great. They offer many authentic foods and drinks from Caribbean countries and have a very nice atmosphere.
2.0Niche User
1/23/2015Niche Review
Not a lot of places in this area are looking for new employees, and it is especially hard for people with no experience to find jobs.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Blue Hills
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blue Hills, Hartford sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Blue Hills, Hartford over the last 12 months is $263,241, up 7% 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
10,284
Median Age
30
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,165
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,378
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
% Population in Labor Force
56.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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