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Hartford, Connecticut

city · Hartford County

At a glance

121,127
Population
$228,600
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$203,328
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,269/mo
Median rent
6% below U.S. median
$46,411
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
23.1 min
Average commute
86.7%
Homes with broadband
46.9%
Locations with fiber available
10.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities12% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost15% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Hartford Seminary Graduate degrees
Rensselaer at Hartford Graduate degrees
Trinity College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates75.3%
College graduates19.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city MetroHartford Alliance
The MetroHartford Alliance collaborates with investors and partners to elevate the Hartford Region through economic development work, convening the community around shared challenges, and providing local chamber support. Its work is advanced through initiatives such as Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services (CT IFS), the Connecticut Health Council (CHC), the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE).
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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