West Hartford, Connecticut
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US places
- top 6% for airport distance
- top 7% for school quality
- bottom 4% for property tax rate
West Hartford is a mid-size city in Connecticut with about 64,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, school quality, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and property tax rate.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in3.6 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$124k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 19% of US places
Home Value$371k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 8% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.48%better than 4% of US places
Income Tax6.90%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax6.35%better than 74% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.41%better than 13% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 50% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.7 in78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.6 inbetter than 23% of US places
Sunny Days185 daysbetter than 13% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 60% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.0better than 80% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 47% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime272/100kbetter than 78% of US places
Property Crime2670/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population64,08898th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.744th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4276th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2511th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.7%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.1%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.4%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.8%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 77% of US places
Walkability8.1/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance13 mibetter than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.4%better than 77% of US places
Amenities Nearby44.16better than 36% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 50% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Hartford an affordable place to live?
- West Hartford is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 19% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in West Hartford?
- The median home value in West Hartford is $371k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in West Hartford?
- Median household income in West Hartford is $124k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in West Hartford?
- Median gross rent in West Hartford is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is West Hartford safe?
- West Hartford is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 272/100k (better than 78%). Property crime is 2670/100k.
- What is the weather like in West Hartford?
- West Hartford averages 75°F in July and 28°F in January, with 49.7 in of annual precipitation and about 185 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in West Hartford?
- Public-school quality in West 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 West Hartford?
- The average one-way commute in West 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)