Hartford Magazine Names West Hartford as the Area's Top Town

West Hartford is the top town around, according to an article in Hartford Magazine!

The town took the top slot in the magazine's study of more than 30 towns in the Greater Hartford area.

The following criteria were used to determine the overall winner, according to the magazine.

Graduation Rate, 2010-2011
Per-Pupil spending
2012 Election Day Voter Turnout
Crime per 100,000 residents
Median Home Price
Mill rate 2012-2013
2013 Percent of homes that are owner-occupied
2011 Median Household Income
Population Density (people per square mile, 2010)
2011 Median Age
2000 Population
2010 Population
2013 Population 
Percent Population change, 2010-2013 
Percent Household change, 2010-2013 
2010 Number of Households
2013 Number of Households
2013 Median Age
2013 Population, Age 25+
2013 Population, Age 65+
2013 Population, 25+ with Master’s Degree
2013 Population, 25+ with Bachelor’s Degree
2013 Population, 25+ with Doctorate Degree
2013 Families At or Above Poverty Line
2013 Families Below Poverty Line
2013 Number of Families
2013 Population, 25+ College Graduates
2013 Owner-Occupied Households Value $100,000+
2013 Owner-Occupied Households Value $200,000+
2013 Owner-Occupied Households Value $300,000+
2013 Owner-Occupied Households 
Number of accommodations of food services establishments
Number of Arts, Entertainment and Recreation establishments
Number of retail establishments
Median Property Tax
CMT & CAPT scores

Read the full article on the Hartford Magazine website.