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Hartford, AL

Hartford, AL.

Population: 5,405 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hartford, AL is $179,018 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $167,500 after a median 69 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,018

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,018
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+54.4%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$179,073
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$167,500
Median list price
$215,900
Median price per sqft
$109
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Geneva County High School, Geneva County Elementary School, Geneva County Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Brass (23.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,604
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,680

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Striplin Airfield (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL CENTER ENTERPRISE, WIREGRASS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+162 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.2%
Median annual property tax
$513
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
45.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,046
Average weekly wage
$780
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HartfordState medianUS median
Median home value$179,018$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$167,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market69 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$513$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hartford, AL?
$179,018.
What is the median sale price in Hartford, AL?
$167,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hartford, AL?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Hartford, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,048/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hartford, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is Hartford, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Hartford, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hartford, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hartford, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hartford, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hartford, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hartford, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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