Living in Hartford, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hartford · Census data 2020–2024
Hartford has 1,334 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $41,092 (51% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $66,100, the median rent is $984/month.
Hartford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hartford at a glance
- Population
- 1,334
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,092State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $66,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $984/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hartford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hartford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hartford the median home value is $66,100, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $979 a month in housing costs.
Hartford median household income
The median household income in Hartford is $41,092 and the income per person is $28,003. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hartford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 728
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.04
Hartford demographics
- Population
- 1,334
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 655
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hartford ›
Education in Hartford
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Hartford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hartford
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Hartford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1,334 | $41,092 | $66,100 | $984 |
| South Roxana | 2,181 | $60,214 | $88,700 | $856 |
| Roxana | 1,556 | $64,516 | $95,400 | $975 |
| Mitchell | 1,092 | $60,450 | $110,500 | — |
| Wood River | 10,279 | $62,703 | $108,100 | $936 |
| East Alton | 5,689 | $48,815 | $106,700 | $881 |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,229 | $72,102 | $137,300 | — |
| Edwardsville | 26,474 | $86,721 | $299,800 | $1,306 |
| Granite City | 26,549 | $59,205 | $104,300 | $834 |
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What is the median household income in Hartford, IL?
The median household income in Hartford is $41,092, 51% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hartford?
The median home value in Hartford is $66,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hartford?
The median gross rent in Hartford is $984 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Hartford, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Hartford?
The median age in Hartford is 44.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hartford?
The average commute to work in Hartford is 24 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hartford?
The unemployment rate in Hartford is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hartford?
4.8% of adults in 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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