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Diversity, downtown and Trinity College
Behind the Rocks takes its curious name from the basalt ridge running along the neighborhood’s eastern border, which once served as the location of a quarry. But with the growth of the residential community and neighboring Trinity College, the quarry was converted into a public park, and in that sense, Behind the Rocks left the rocks behind. Today, residents have a variety of reasons for living in the neighborhood, from the area’s cultural diversity to its excellent location within Hartford. “Behind the Rocks, and the South End in general, tends to be more appealing than neighborhoods in the North End in that it has a lot more diversity and culture,” says Norm Hamilton, a Realtor with NextHome who has been selling properties in the area for almost 20 years. “Homes also hold property values better than in the North End. From a real estate point of view, you can see the difference.”
Behind the Rocks in Hartford CT, you will find plenty of single or family homes.
Trinity College is located at the heart of Hartford, CT.
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A selection of single-family and multi-family homes
Most lots are somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet, which gives most lawns enough room for a few trees and a small garden. Sidewalks can be found all around the neighborhood, and streets are wide enough for parking on either side. Single-family homes often follow bungalow and Cape Cod designs, with vinyl siding. Prices range between $150,000 and $300,000. Three-story, multi-family Colonial Revival homes also feature prominently on the market, with anywhere from four to 12 bedrooms. Some offer balconies and resemble detached townhouses. Typically, they sell for between $250,000 and $400,000. There are also several apartment complexes in the neighborhood, and given its proximity to Trinity College, many students choose to live in Behind the Rocks.
Cape Cod homes typically go around 150,000 in Behind the Rocks, Hartford CT.
Buyers can opt for multi-family properties with prices around $250,000 in Hartford, CT.
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International cuisine in Behind the Rocks
A Walmart and several fast-food joints can be found at Charter Oak Marketplace shopping center on the neighborhood’s west side. Residents more on the east side might prefer the CTown Supermarket off New Britain Avenue. Shield Street Plaza Shopping Center is down New Park Avenue, featuring grocery stores and restaurants that carry international foods such as A Dong Supermarket and Pho Boston. There are also a lot of Latin American restaurants in the area, such as Piolin. “Piolin’s been in the area since before I even came to Connecticut,” Hamilton says. “It’s one of the places I go, and take clients to. I like the pollo a la brasa. It’s like rotisserie chicken with Peruvian spices. And I like the chaufa de pollo, which is like chicken fried rice.” Further down the road is Coyote Flaco, which serves up Mexican staples like tacos de birria and tamales.
Walmart Super Center is a focal point of the Behind the Rocks neighborhood.
People love coming to CTown Supermarket for its variety in Behind the Rocks, Hartford, CT.
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Celebrations in downtown Hartford
The Puerto Rican Day Parade is the largest parade in the Hartford region. It starts at Bushnell Park, featuring live music, food and lots of marchers. Other downtown festivities include the Great Hartford Festival of Jazz and the Hartford Latina Festival.
Public schools, magnet schools and a school of higher education
Students can attend Sanchez School, McDonough Middle School and Hartford Public High School, all of which receive C-minus ratings from Niche. Founded in 1638, Hartford Public High is the second-oldest high school in the U.S. The school offers two academic pathways, one focusing on health sciences and the other, on engineering and green technology. Students can also attend magnet schools or public schools in neighboring suburbs through the Open Choice Program.
Maria C. Colon Sanchez School in Parkville, Hartford, CT.
McDonough Middle School serves students in the Behind the Rocks neighborhood of Hartford.
Hartford Public High School in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Outdoor parks and indoor fun
Pope Park, developed by the Olmsted Brothers, is just north of Behind the Rocks. It features basketball courts, a pool, rec center and more. A few other medium-sized green spaces, such as Rocky Ridge Park and Rice Heights Playground, can be found just north of the neighborhood. Both of these sport jungle gyms and wide, open fields for playing. Trinity College’s Long Walk, a narrow stretch of Collegiate Gothic buildings built in the 1870s, really does invite residents to take long walks, as does the rest of the immaculate campus. For indoor fun, residents can visit downtown Hartford, which bustles with attractions, including the Connecticut Science Center and The Mark Twain House & Museum.
People can enjoy riding bicycles in Pope Park in Behind the Rocks, Hartford CT.
Welcome to Park River Greenway, located in Behind the Rocks.
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CTfastrack is Connecticut's first Bus Rapid Transit system for its residents.
Moving beyond the rocks
Interstates 84 and 91 are within a 10-minute drive for most residents, intersecting in downtown Hartford. CTfastrak, a rapid-transit bus line, runs along the western border of the neighborhood down to New Britain. Multiple CTtransit bus routes pass through the neighborhood, such as line 63, which goes west to Charter Oak Marketplace and northeast to downtown Hartford.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Behind the Rocks
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Behind the Rocks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Behind the Rocks, Hartford sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Behind the Rocks, Hartford over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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