Southington is located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It has been nicknamed the "City of Progress". The population of Southington is around 42,000 people and it covers 36.6 square miles. The average household income for the city is about $60,500. Major attractions in Southington include the Metacomet Trail and Crescent Lake. Among the biggest companies in Southington is ESPN, which is also partly in Bristol. The biggest schools here include Briarwood College and New England Baptist College. One of the best places to visit when you are in Southington is Ragged Mountain. Famous people with ties to the city include Jim Aparo and John Anderson.