East Hartford, Connecticut
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 6% for airport distance
- top 7% for school quality
- bottom 2% for property tax rate
East Hartford is a mid-size city in Connecticut with about 51,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, school quality, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and property tax rate.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Wet · Heavy snow
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59%46%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in3.9 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 19% of US places
Home Value$202k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 29% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.75%better than 2% of US places
Income Tax6.90%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax6.35%better than 74% of US places
Estimated total tax burden17.62%better than 12% of US places
Unemployment6.7%better than 27% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.2 in79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.7 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days185 daysbetter than 13% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 60% of US places
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.9better than 78% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 51% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime1659/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime2691/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population50,94297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6898th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9645th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2511th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)32.3%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)23.8%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)37.3%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 79% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance13 mibetter than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby66.35better than 46% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 28% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is East Hartford an affordable place to live?
- East Hartford is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 19% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in East Hartford?
- The median home value in East Hartford is $202k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in East Hartford?
- Median household income in East Hartford is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in East Hartford?
- Median gross rent in East Hartford is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is East Hartford safe?
- East Hartford is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1659/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2691/100k.
- What is the weather like in East Hartford?
- East Hartford averages 75°F in July and 28°F in January, with 50.2 in of annual precipitation and about 185 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in East Hartford?
- Public-school quality in East Hartford is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in East Hartford?
- The average one-way commute in East Hartford is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)