Hartford, Connecticut
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 18% of US places
- top 5% for airport distance
- top 7% for school quality
- bottom 7% for property tax rate
Hartford is a city in Connecticut with about 121,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, school quality, and walkability. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websitehartford.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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59%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.9 in3.1 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 19% of US places
Home Value$199k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 29% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 26% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.20%better than 7% of US places
Income Tax6.90%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax6.35%better than 74% of US places
Estimated total tax burden19.45%better than 8% of US places
Unemployment10.6%better than 12% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.8 in53rd 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 Risk58.5better than 60% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 44% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime1646/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime2499/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population121,05799th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.74100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2511th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)14.9%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)34.0%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)46.1%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.0%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 75% of US places
Walkability8.5/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance12 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.3%better than 40% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.76better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 29% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hartford an affordable place to live?
- Hartford is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 19% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hartford?
- The median home value in Hartford is $199k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hartford?
- Median household income in Hartford is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hartford?
- Median gross rent in Hartford is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hartford safe?
- Hartford is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1646/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2499/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hartford?
- Hartford averages 75°F in July and 28°F in January, with 42.8 in of annual precipitation and about 185 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hartford?
- Public-school quality in 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 Hartford?
- The average one-way commute in Hartford is 22 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)