East Hartford, Connecticut

East Hartford, Connecticut
Town
Town of East Hartford
The skyline near the Connecticut River
Interactive map of East Hartford, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°45′41″N 72°36′55″W / 41.76139°N 72.61528°W / 41.76139; -72.61528
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyHartford
RegionCapitol Region
Incorporated1783
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorConnor Martin
Area
 • Total
18.7 sq mi (48.5 km2)
 • Land18.0 sq mi (46.6 km2)
 • Water0.73 sq mi (1.9 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
51,045
 • Density2,837/sq mi (1,095.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06108, 06118
Area codes860/959
FIPS code09-22630
GNIS feature ID0213424
Interstates
U.S. Highways
State Routes
Websitewww.easthartfordct.gov

East Hartford is a town in Hartford County, 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. 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.