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A legendary amusement park in Connecticut
For nearly 180 years, Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park has operated in the northwestern corner of West Southington. Situated outside West Hartford in central Connecticut, the neighborhood’s claim to fame is the park, which opened in 1846 and stands as the United States’ oldest theme park; not only that, but it’s among the five oldest amusement parks in the world. “It’s a huge draw,” says Dawn Gagliardi, the team leader of the Gagliardi Team at SERHANT CT. “It’s very accessible for families and younger kids. It’s popular.” That accessibility can be credited to its wide array of rides, which range from classic, throwback wooden roller coasters to more elaborate contraptions. When the park is open, the air is filled with the cheers of thrill-seekers on the coasters, the smell of park food from its restaurants, music from its carousel and more. The water park is seasonally open, so attendees take to its slides and pools to cool off during the hotter months.
Lake Compounce is only about 4 miles away from most parts of West Southington, but it isn’t the only thing convenient for residents. “No matter where you’re going, there are a lot of very positive things in terms of commuting, shopping and living,” says Bob LaPerla, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England. “It’s a great community.” With Interstate 84 running along its eastern side, several stores along the route and Hartford around 20 miles away to the east, residents have convenience to much of north-central Connecticut.
One of many beautiful neighborhoods in West Southington.
Enjoy the beautiful foliage of New England right from your home in West Southington.
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Expansive colonials along suburban streetscapes
Residential areas in West Southington are primarily concentrated in its southern half, with some subdivisions in the central region of the neighborhood as well. Many residences line winding suburban streets, some with cul-de-sacs and sidewalks, and properties sometimes have pools in the backyards. Ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and split-levels are among the most common architecture and typically sell for $300,000 to $600,000. Some colonials are priced in that range as well, but larger varieties, as well as newer properties, often sell for between $700,000 and as high as around $1 million. Occasional condos are located in the neighborhood as well, often pricing under $500,000.
Expect to see a variety of contemporary colonial style homes in West Southington.
Saltbox style condos just down the street from Lake Compounce in West Southington.
You can find traditional and Spanish revival style ranch homes in West Southington.
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A sporting giant’s headquarters on the north side
Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park covers most bases, serving as a hybrid amusement complex and water park. “They seem to have done very well over the last couple decades,” LaPerla says. “They bring a lot of people during the summer.” Close by, ESPN’s headquarters straddle the northern boundary of the neighborhood. The complex, based in the Southington and Bristol areas, spans over 100 acres. Tours of the grounds and complex aren’t currently offered, but sports fans can see the logo sign from the road. Hidden Valley Miniature Golf & Waterfront Grille also sits in the northern part of the neighborhood.
Visiting Lake Compounce Water & Amusement provides a fun-filled day of activities.
ESPN Headquarters is home to one of the world's largest TV production facilities in Bristol.
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Catching primetime games and visiting malls
Sports fans catch live games at Jerzie Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill, a local spot noted for its happy hour and buffalo wings, and Cava dishes out upscale Italian fare and even has a sunroom. “Southington has a ton of restaurants and shopping,” LaPerla says. “There’s strip malls and there’s like a million fast food places there.” A Stop & Shop sits about 3 miles east of some of West Southington’s residential areas, and a Target is located close to the highway. Westfarms Mall, one of the largest shopping complexes in the state, sits around 15 miles from West Southington. Southington is also less than 10 miles north of Cheshire. “Southington abuts Cheshire, which has a tremendous amount of excellent restaurants,” LaPerla says.
Saint's in West Southington are known for their delicious sandwiches.
RK Queen Plaza, in West Southington, is comprised of national and regional tenants.
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Trailheads in the central Connecticut wilderness
Hikers take to the trails at Compounce Mountain and Julian’s Rock Loop, which offer vistas of the surrounding landscape as well as a cascading waterfall. A trailhead for the Tunxis Trail is located in West Southington, as well, which provides access to the nearly-80-mile network of pathways in the Connecticut Valley. There’s other trailheads farther south as well, as much of the western side of the neighborhood is part of a large swath of wilderness. The Highland Golf Range is open seasonally, and just east of the neighborhood Hawk’s Landing Country Club offers an 18-hole course, driving range and instructional programs. The club also hosts events like weddings on its grounds.
Blue-Blazed Tail is one of the many hiking trails available in West Southington.
One of four baseball fields at West Southington's youth baseball park.
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An eastern boundary lined with Interstate 84
Interstate 84 runs along the entire eastern side of West Southington. In its entirety, it stretches through parts of Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts for a total distance of over 230 miles. “It’s conveniently located in between 84 and heading towards Interstate 91,” LaPerla says, “and 691 is the cut-through road.” 691 runs for just under 9 miles and links the two main highways. “Southington is nice as well because you’re a little further west in the state,” LaPerla says. “You’re getting closer to New York.” Central Hartford is around 20 miles to the northeast. New York City itself is over 100 miles away, as is Boston.
Schools highly regarded for athletics
Students in West Southington can start at Reuben E. Thalberg Elementary School, which receives a B-plus from Niche. Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School also gets a B-plus, spanning sixth to eighth grades, and Southington High School gets a B-plus from Niche as well. Niche also ranks Southington High the 23rd-best high school for athletes in the state of Connecticut, out of almost 250 educational institutions, and offers sports including field hockey, lacrosse, softball and football.
Most older students in town attend Southignton High School.
Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School serves students in grades 6 through 8 in West Southington.
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Parks in this Area
Pine Lake Adventure Park
Lake Compounce Amusement Park
Norton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Sunset Rock State Park
Boating
Lake
Hiking
Trumbull Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Concessions
Southington Dog Park
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Tweed/New Haven
41 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Southington
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Southington, Southington sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Southington, Southington over the last 12 months is $532,123, down 9% 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
6,392
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,942
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,276
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
31''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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