Living in Hartford City, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hartford City · Census data 2020–2024
Hartford City has 5,794 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $41,752 (42% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $83,400, the median rent is $730/month.
Hartford City at a glance
- Population
- 5,794
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $41,752State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $83,400State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $730/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hartford City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hartford City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hartford City the median home value is $83,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $906 a month in housing costs.
Hartford City median household income
The median household income in Hartford City is $41,752 and the income per person is $25,533. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Hartford City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,091
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.12
Hartford City demographics
- Population
- 5,794
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 2,717
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hartford City ›
Education in Hartford City
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Hartford City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hartford City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Hartford City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford City | 5,794 | $41,752 | $83,400 | $730 |
| Shamrock Lakes | 217 | $93,125 | $166,400 | — |
| Upland | 3,918 | $83,839 | $203,200 | $982 |
| Matthews | 501 | $50,048 | $80,100 | $867 |
| Montpelier | 1,533 | $45,250 | $86,300 | $641 |
| Eaton | 1,630 | $54,531 | $89,800 | $690 |
| Dunkirk | 1,861 | $46,339 | $81,100 | $700 |
| Fowlerton | 185 | $52,679 | $91,900 | $814 |
| Gaston | 710 | $52,292 | $90,000 | $789 |
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What is the median household income in Hartford City, IN?
The median household income in Hartford City is $41,752, 42% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hartford City?
The median home value in Hartford City is $83,400, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Hartford City?
The median gross rent in Hartford City is $730 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Hartford City, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Hartford City?
The median age in Hartford City is 40.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Hartford City?
The average commute to work in Hartford City is 22 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hartford City?
The unemployment rate in Hartford City is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hartford City?
13.4% of adults in Hartford City 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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