This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
6/10
Overall value
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
6/10
Density (Population per mile²)
Compared to New York, Hartford has a low population density. Hartford is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.
7,063
Hartford
27,441
New York
7,063
Hartford
27,441
New York
City Info
With a quality of life rating of 6/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Hartford, CT, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Hartford, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.
Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Hartford has a population density of 7,063, with 122,217 current residents.
Out of the 122,217 current residents, 48% are male and 52% are female. 38% of the residents are married and 62% are single.
02
Residence
Air quality
Weather
52%
Sun
42%
Rain
32%
Snow
Condition
51°F average temperature
54 years
Median home age
$130,480
Median home price
-17.5%
Home appreciation rate
19.4%
Annual property tax
22.1%
Homes owned
66.3%
Homes rented
11.6%
Homes vacant
Residence
As for living in Hartford, the air quality is 18% and the weather, on average, is 52% sunny, 42% rainy, and 32% snowy. The average temperature is 51°F.
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Hartford, you should know that 22.1% of homes are owned while 66.3% of homes are rented, and 11.6% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $130,480, the median age of homes is 54 years, the annual home appreciation is -17.50% and the annual property tax is 19.40%.
When looking at the community of Hartford, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Hartford’s crime rate is 8 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Hartford is 32 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 65.11% Democratic, 33.67% Republican, and 1.22% Independent.
04
Locale
Unemployment
14%
Education
Student teacher ratio 1:15
Occupation
Management, Business, Art & Sciences
7.3%
Sales & Office Occupations
27.8%
Service Occupations
26.5%
Production, Transportation & Material Moving
16.9%
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
6.9%
61%
High school diploma
4%
Some college or associates degree
7%
Bachelors degree
5%
Graduate or professional degree
Locale
When looking at Hartford, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 14.40% of residents are unemployed in Hartford (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Hartford residents: 7.3% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 14.17% are in the arts and sciences field, 26.5% are in the customer service field, 27.8% are in the sales field, 0.37% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 6.9% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 16.9% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:15. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 60.81%, 3.80% of residents have an associate’s degree, 7.27% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 5.28% have a master’s degree.
05
Transit
Average commute time
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Daily breakdown: by transport type
Public transportation
18%
Car
57%
Carpool
17%
Work at home
2%
Transit
If you plan on commuting to work in Hartford, you should be aware that the average commute time is 25 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Hartford have a few different options. 57% of commuters use their own cars, 17% of commuters carpool, 18% of commuters use the transit system, and 2% of residents work from home.