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West Hartford, Connecticut

CDP · Hartford County

At a glance

63,620
Population
$411,000
Median home value (all homes)
35% above U.S. median
$511,334
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,756/mo
Median rent
30% above U.S. median
$129,890
Median household income
65% above U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
94.2%
Homes with broadband
81.38%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing53% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost18% 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:
University of Hartford Graduate degrees
University of Saint Joseph Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates66.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city West Hartford Economic Development
Describes the Town of West Hartford's Economic Development goals to promote growth and retention of businesses and attract new opportunities, and provides resources and contacts for starting, locating, or expanding a business in Town.
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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