A town of 9,157, settled in 1704. Public schools that outperform most of Connecticut.
The 3 things Hebron does most differently from other towns.
1880 · 1940 Census Enumeration District Maps -…6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
Where Hebron’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Hebron. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Hebron’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 78% of Connecticut’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron Elementary School | 3–6 | 364 | A− |
| Gilead Hill School | PK–2 | 317 | Not graded |
| RHAM Middle School | 7–8 | 352 | B |
| RHAM High School | 9–12 | 714 | A |
Most working residents leave Hebron for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Hartford (14%), Glastonbury (6%) and Manchester (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
76 miles of trails across 53 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Salmon River State Forest | 17.7 mi | 846 |
| 2. Gay City State Park | 13 mi | 1,454 |
| 3. Meshomasic State Forest | 5.9 mi | 732 |
Hebron beats the Connecticut average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Hebron | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 14.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.8% | 10% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.5% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
Hebron has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The typical Hebron home is worth about $471,000, up 5.5% in a year, close to the Connecticut typical home.
2 places in Hebron on the National Register of Historic Places.
16 notable people were born in Hebron.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Hebron ( HEE-brin) is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 9,098 at the 2020 census. Hebron was incorporated May 26, 1708. In 2010, Hebron was rated #6 in Top Towns in Connecticut with population between 6,500 and 10,000, according to Connecticut Magazine. The villages of Hebron Center, Gilead and Amston, are located within Hebron. Amston has its own ZIP Code and post office. The remnants of two long since abandoned communities, Grayville and Gay City, are also located in Hebron. The site of the latter is now Gay City State Park.
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6 towns share a border with Hebron.
