East Hartford, Connecticut

East Hartford is a town in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The population was 51,045 at the 2020 census. The town is located on the east bank of the Connecticut River, directly across from Hartford, Connecticut. It is home to aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney. It is also home to Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, a stadium used mainly for soccer and football with a capacity of 40,000 people.

East Hartford, Connecticut
Town
Town of East Hartford
The skyline near the Connecticut River
Coordinates: 41°45′41″N 72°36′55″W
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyHartford
RegionCapitol Region
Incorporated1783
Government
  TypeMayor-council
  MayorMichael P. Walsh (D)
Area
  Total18.7 sq mi (48.5 km2)
  Land18.0 sq mi (46.6 km2)
  Water0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total51,045
  Density2,837/sq mi (1,095.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06108, 06118
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-22630
GNIS feature ID0213424
Interstates
U.S. Highways
State Routes
Websitewww.easthartfordct.gov
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