West Granby, CT

West Granby is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,812 at the 2010 census. It is part of the New Haven– Milford metropolitan area.

The town was first settled in 1764 by Ebenezer and Jonathan Trumbull on land given to them by General George Washington. The town was incorporated in 1853 from parts of Granby and Simsbury.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.27%, is water. West Granby borders Simsbury to the north, Granby to the east, Farmington to the south, and Avon to the west.

The highest point in West Granby is located on its eastern border at an elevation of . The lowest point is along its southern border at an elevation of .

As of 2010 there were 10,812 people residing in West Granby. The racial makeup of the town was 95% White, 1% Black or African American, 0% Native American or Alaskan Native, 1% Asian or Pacific Islander, 0% from other races, and 2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents made up 3%. In terms of ancestry there were: Irish (27%), Italian (21%), English (16%), German (10%), Polish (5%). There were no reported cases of Native Americans living in West Granby as per census data collected in 2010; however there are several small villages within its boundaries that have significant populations who identify as such including Deerfield Center/East Windsor/ Windsor Locks which have a combined population over 4500 individuals who identify as "Native American".

As with most towns situated within Greater New Haven County real estate prices reflect both location and size - with larger homes commanding higher prices than smaller ones due to their proximity to amenities like schools and shopping districts as well as their ability to accommodate larger families comfortably without feeling cramped- In general properties located closer to major highways will command a premium while those further away will be priced lower reflecting both their lesser accessibility as well as their lower value due primarily to less exposure/traffic congestion relative thereto This trend can be seen throughout much if not all residential real estate within Greater New Haven County - with single family homes typically occupying a middle ground between these extremes While some multi-unit dwellings may also fall into this category it should be noted that apartments generally command much lower prices than traditional single family dwellings regardless of location As for commercial property - again reflecting Greater New Haven County's status as one of Connecticut's leading business centers office space tends towards being more expensive than retail space although this too can vary somewhat depending on location Additionally many businesses locate themselves within close proximity either inside strip malls anchored by large box stores or adjacent standalone businesses - making it relatively easy for potential customers wishing do so do so without having drive out into greater Hartford Metro Area For those looking for something more unique properties like duplexes cottages etc situated outside towns altogether may offer some advantages such as reduced commute times but come at a price premium reflective both oftentimes higher construction costs associated with locating outside established communities And finally while not exclusive unto West Granby properties located on smaller lots often enjoy greater privacy than those situated near busy streets or intersections - again something worth considering given today's increasingly noisy world