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Hartford, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
119,970
Population
6,903/sq mi density
$45,300
Median Income
$27,319 per capita
$217,200
Home Value
$194,741 Zillow
$1,221
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
268 sunny days/yr
858
Violent Crime/100K
2,801 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,300 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$217,200 home value, $1,221/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
858 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$217,200
23% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
5% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
25.7%
61% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
56,174
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$217,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$194,741
Median Sale Price
$286,750
Median List Price
$324,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
25.7%
Owner-Occupied
74.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,955/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,415/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,824/mo
Census median rent:
$1,221/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,530/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
35 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
38
Price Drops
16.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Active Inventory
98
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
25.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $217,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,741 |
| Median Sale Price | $286,750 |
| Median List Price | $324,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $159 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,221 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,530 |
| FMR Studio | $1,351 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,590 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,955 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,415 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,824 |
Market
| Days on Market | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.3% |
| Homes Sold | 38 |
| Active Inventory | 98 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $159 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 25.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 25.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 56,174 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 34.8% |