Living in East Hartford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Hartford · Census data 2020–2024
East Hartford has 50,918 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $70,778 (26% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $229,700, the median rent is $1,225/month.
East Hartford at a glance
- Population
- 50,918
- Median age
- 38.1State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $70,778State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $229,700State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is East Hartford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Hartford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Hartford the median home value is $229,700, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,949 a month in housing costs.
East Hartford median household income
The median household income in East Hartford is $70,778 and the income per person is $33,812. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in East Hartford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,528
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.48
East Hartford demographics
- Population
- 50,918
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 20,351
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Hartford ›
Education in East Hartford
17.2% of adults 25 and older in East Hartford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Hartford
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
East Hartford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford | 50,918 | $70,778 | $229,700 | $1,225 |
| Hartford | 121,127 | $46,411 | $228,600 | $1,269 |
| Glastonbury Center | 7,266 | $107,357 | $373,300 | $1,697 |
| Manchester | 59,635 | $86,840 | $247,100 | $1,519 |
| Wethersfield | 27,250 | $126,806 | $324,600 | $1,370 |
| Glastonbury | 35,293 | $157,192 | $445,200 | $1,700 |
| South Windsor | 26,907 | $144,961 | $375,100 | $1,864 |
| Blue Hills | 1,676 | $63,512 | $236,900 | $767 |
| West Hartford | 63,620 | $129,890 | $411,000 | $1,756 |
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What is the median household income in East Hartford, CT?
The median household income in East Hartford is $70,778, 26% lower than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Hartford?
The median home value in East Hartford is $229,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in East Hartford?
The median gross rent in East Hartford is $1,225 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is East Hartford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in East Hartford?
The median age in East Hartford is 38.1 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in East Hartford?
The average commute to work in East Hartford is 22 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hartford?
The unemployment rate in East Hartford is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Hartford?
17.2% of adults in East Hartford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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