Living in Glastonbury
Glastonbury is a large place in Connecticut, United States, home to 31,876 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 6%, #670 of 12,111), commuters (top 6%, #368 of 6,227), expat professionals (top 13%, #926 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Glastonbury
- It is part of Greater Hartford, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 22:23; in late June it sets around 2:28.
How Glastonbury ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #1,770 of 11,898 | #20 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,033 of 9,771 | #6 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,621 of 8,006 | #8 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #999 of 6,237 | #5 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,668 of 9,474 | #89 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,737 of 9,474 | #54 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,377 of 10,762 | #89 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #1,054 of 4,537 | #20 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #1,115 of 4,444 | #20 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #1,064 of 3,053 | #21 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,253 of 7,271 | #23 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #368 of 6,227 | #15 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #1,305 of 3,933 | #20 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #1,220 of 2,119 | #29 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 57 | #1,314 of 8,006 | #2 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #4,379 of 12,111 | #5 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #1,416 of 4,114 | #23 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #926 of 7,271 | #16 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,308 of 9,474 | #14 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,786 of 18,063 | #165 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 16 | #9,998 of 16,523 | #156 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #12,670 of 18,063 | #95 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,185 of 16,523 | #55 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #781 of 21,167 | #20 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,197 of 12,111 | #52 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 77 | #670 of 12,111 | #15 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,444 of 4,750 | #19 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Glastonbury Center 1 km
- Wethersfield 4 km
- East Hartford 8 km
- Hartford (Connecticut) 9 km
- Newington (Connecticut) 10 km
- Manchester (Connecticut) 10 km
- West Hartford 12 km
- South Windsor 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.