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Hartford, CT

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Hartford.

Population: 121,162 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hartford, CT is $210,560 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $209,833 after a median 139 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,664/month. 45 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 6.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,560

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

139

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,560
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+19.9%
5-year appreciation
+41.9%
10-year appreciation
+98.6%
All-time peak (2023-10)
$212,886
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$209,833
Median list price
$256,225
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
139 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.6%
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,664/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,282/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,473/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,530/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
106.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/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
45
Elementary schools
23
Middle schools
6
High schools
12
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Hartford School District, Jumoke Academy District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Schools include
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Jumoke Academy, Webster Micro Society Magnet School, Classical Magnet School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Precision Plating Corp. (11.9 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
58.2°F
Average high
65.6°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
235
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
248
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
145,846
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
107,458

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Weir Farm National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
191
Nearest airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, WATERBURY HOSPITAL, STAMFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.4 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
288
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
68.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,108
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
66.2%

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

How it compares

HartfordState medianUS median
Median home value$210,560$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$209,833$450,000$325,000
Median days on market139 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,664/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,108$6,234$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, CT?
$210,560.
What is the median sale price in Hartford, CT?
$209,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Hartford, CT?
Median days on market: 139 days.
What is typical rent in Hartford, CT?
Typical rent: $1,664/month.
Is Hartford, CT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the radon potential in Hartford, CT?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hartford, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hartford, CT?
45 schools (23 elementary, 6 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hartford, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hartford, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hartford, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 106.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Hartford

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