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Hartford, CT
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Hartford, CT
At a Glance
How Hartford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hartford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hartford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hartford residents earn a median household income of $45,300 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,319. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hartford is $217,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,741. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Hartford reports 858 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 126% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,801/100K. The murder rate is 17.2/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.