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Hartford INFORMATION

Population: 122,217

Male 48% Female 52%
Married 38%
Single 62%

City rating

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

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.

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Residence

Air quality

Bad 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%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    8
  • Average age

    32
  • Political majority

    Democrat Democrat

Community

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.

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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.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

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.

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