South CoventryCT
A town settled in 1820, now home to 1,434 people.
Is South Coventry a good place to live?
South Coventry’s age of the median resident is 56 years, against 44.4 years in Connecticut’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 156 Connecticut towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than South Coventry. South Coventry’s trail network density is 0.2 miles per square mile, below both Connecticut’s towns (1.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Patriots Park Woods, at 54 acres. We don’t grade South Coventry yet; the figures below are still real.
1,434 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Lake Chaubunagungamaug and 81 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around South Coventry. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
28 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
19 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank Arena
21 mi Stadium & arenaMohegan Sun Arena
16 mi Stadium & arenaPratt & Whitney Stadium
25 mi Theme parkSix Flags New EnglandPhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5 · Mohegan Sun Arena: Bbjeter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pratt & Whitney Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain
Moving to South Coventry: who provides what
South Coventry is unincorporated, so Tolland County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Coventry.
Fewer adults under 35 in South Coventry than across Connecticut
Adults 18 to 34 are just over one in ten residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (39% statewide). South Coventry: nearly two in five adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
61% women, 39% men
About 63 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±7.7 points). Across Connecticut, 50.9% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 73% are men (CT 47%).
| South Coventry | CT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 27.4% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18.5% | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.7% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.1% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.8% | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 8.5% | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 30.8% | 19.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in South Coventry
A winter brings about 39 inches of snow, with January nights at 18° and July afternoons at 83°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents commute out of South Coventry
Only 4% of working residents stay in South Coventry for work; the rest commute out. Jobs based here fell to 669 in 2023, 55 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Hartford (10%), Manchester (8%) and Coventry (7%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 17 miles.
| South Coventry | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,000 | $109,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
South Coventry has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Compared with 62% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in South Coventry is lower. Expected losses in South Coventry break down as 76% from inland flooding and 7% from hurricanes.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
South Coventry keeps 10.4% of its land conserved
Count the trails in 13 parks and preserves and they come to 0.6 miles.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Patriots Park Woods | — | 54 |
| 2. Eastview Drive Open Space | — | 32 |
| 3. Old Tolland Turnpike Open Space | — | 23 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy South Coventry is
Nearly a fifth of adults get no exercise outside work in South Coventry. This Connecticut town does better than the Connecticut average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 1. Two figures for adults in the town: 8.9% have diabetes, 10% smoke cigarettes.
| South Coventry | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.9% | 9.4% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 9.7% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 35% |
| What stands out | South Coventry | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 10% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 14.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in South Coventry sell for about $350K
The share of households in South Coventry who are owner-occupiers: 78%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about South Coventry
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of South Coventry
About 3 of every 100 South Coventry residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
Famous people from South Coventry
4 notable people were born in South Coventry.
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About South Coventry
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
The South Coventry Historic District is a historic district encompassing the historic village center of South Coventry in the town of Coventry, Connecticut. The village, settled in the early 18th century, has served as Coventry's civic center, and also served as an economic center, with textile mills operating in the 19th century. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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Questions about South Coventry
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is South Coventry, CT a good place to live?
We don’t grade South Coventry yet; the figures below are still real.
What is South Coventry, CT known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Hattie M. Strong and Henry F. Dimock.