Living in West Hartford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hartford · Census data 2020–2024
West Hartford has 63,620 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $129,890 (36% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $411,000, the median rent is $1,756/month.
West Hartford at a glance
- Population
- 63,620
- Median age
- 40.8State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $129,890State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $411,000State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,756/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Hartford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Hartford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hartford the median home value is $411,000, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,756 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,794 a month in housing costs.
West Hartford median household income
The median household income in West Hartford is $129,890 and the income per person is $71,170. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in West Hartford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,040
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.41
West Hartford demographics
- Population
- 63,620
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 25,885
- Foreign-born
- 17.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hartford ›
Education in West Hartford
66.6% of adults 25 and older in West Hartford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 33.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hartford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
West Hartford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford | 63,620 | $129,890 | $411,000 | $1,756 |
| Hartford | 121,127 | $46,411 | $228,600 | $1,269 |
| Blue Hills | 1,676 | $63,512 | $236,900 | $767 |
| Farmington | 27,134 | $141,120 | $432,700 | $1,807 |
| Avon | 18,946 | $154,058 | $479,700 | $1,857 |
| Bloomfield | 21,754 | $98,725 | $286,900 | $1,881 |
| Newington | 30,896 | $102,884 | $310,400 | $1,524 |
| Wethersfield | 27,250 | $126,806 | $324,600 | $1,370 |
| New Britain | 74,223 | $58,613 | $223,600 | $1,253 |
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What is the median household income in West Hartford, CT?
The median household income in West Hartford is $129,890, 36% 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 West Hartford?
The median home value in West Hartford is $411,000, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in West Hartford?
The median gross rent in West Hartford is $1,756 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is West Hartford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Hartford?
The median age in West Hartford is 40.8 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in West Hartford?
The average commute to work in West Hartford is 22 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hartford?
The unemployment rate in West Hartford is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hartford?
66.6% of adults in West 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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