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Hartford, Wisconsin

city · Washington County (primary) , Dodge County

At a glance

15,821
Population
$297,100
Median home value (all homes)
2% below U.S. median
$383,966
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,110/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$82,014
Median household income
4% above U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
92.2%
Homes with broadband
9.54%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost7% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates28.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hartford Economic Development
Hartford Economic Development is the city’s economic development organization for Hartford, Wisconsin, providing information on local development, news, and events. It references related entities such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Improvement District.
city Richfield
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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