At a Glance
Median Income
$74,252
$38,553 per capita
Home Value
$261,300
Zillow: $365,697
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hartford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hartford residents earn a median household income of $74,252 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,553. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hartford is $261,300 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,697. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Hartford reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,417/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population15,761
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,755/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,252
Per Capita$38,553
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,300
Rent$1,095
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$365,697
Housing Units6,493
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,417/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary71/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,019 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hartford was founded in 1844.
The median home in Hartford was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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