Living in New Hartford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Hartford · Census data 2020–2024
New Hartford has 6,675 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $109,695 (15% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $358,600, the median rent is $1,321/month.
New Hartford at a glance
- Population
- 6,675
- Median age
- 50.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $109,695State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $358,600State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,321/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is New Hartford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Connecticut median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Hartford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Hartford the median home value is $358,600, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,321 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,452 a month in housing costs.
New Hartford median household income
The median household income in New Hartford is $109,695 and the income per person is $76,073. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in New Hartford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,066
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.48
New Hartford demographics
- Population
- 6,675
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 2,688
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Hartford ›
Education in New Hartford
43.3% of adults 25 and older in New Hartford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Hartford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
New Hartford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hartford | 6,675 | $109,695 | $358,600 | $1,321 |
| New Hartford Center | 1,373 | $76,853 | $190,300 | $1,192 |
| Collinsville | 3,963 | $94,815 | $395,500 | $1,455 |
| Pleasant Valley | 219 | $76,991 | $367,700 | $997 |
| Canton | 10,144 | $117,991 | $395,300 | $1,403 |
| Canton Valley | 1,186 | $91,678 | $322,700 | $981 |
| Northwest Harwinton | 3,088 | $109,458 | $330,500 | $1,446 |
| Harwinton | 5,575 | $129,643 | $352,100 | $1,504 |
| Barkhamsted | 3,678 | $123,544 | $368,000 | $1,164 |
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What is the median household income in New Hartford, CT?
The median household income in New Hartford is $109,695, 15% higher 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 New Hartford?
The median home value in New Hartford is $358,600, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in New Hartford?
The median gross rent in New Hartford is $1,321 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is New Hartford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Connecticut median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in New Hartford?
The median age in New Hartford is 50.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in New Hartford?
The average commute to work in New Hartford is 30 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Hartford?
The unemployment rate in New Hartford is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Hartford?
43.3% of adults in New 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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