Living in Hartford, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hartford · Census data 2020–2024
Hartford has 2,458 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $42,171 (42% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $108,700, the median rent is $837/month.
Hartford at a glance
- Population
- 2,458
- Median age
- 29.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $42,171State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $108,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $837/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hartford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hartford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hartford the median home value is $108,700, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $837 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,172 a month in housing costs.
Hartford median household income
The median household income in Hartford is $42,171 and the income per person is $20,592. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Hartford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 937
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.67
Hartford demographics
- Population
- 2,458
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 918
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hartford ›
Education in Hartford
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Hartford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hartford
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Hartford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 2,458 | $42,171 | $108,700 | $837 |
| Watervliet | 2,156 | $61,167 | $137,500 | $885 |
| Lawrence | 942 | $36,058 | $133,900 | $587 |
| Paw Paw Lake | 3,889 | $67,674 | $191,700 | $1,164 |
| Coloma | 1,074 | $68,889 | $177,100 | $1,016 |
| Bangor | 2,129 | $49,764 | $111,200 | $924 |
| Millburg | 568 | $62,976 | $136,500 | $1,167 |
| Lake Michigan Beach | 823 | $56,809 | $255,800 | — |
| Breedsville | 288 | $98,750 | $217,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hartford, MI?
The median household income in Hartford is $42,171, 42% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $108,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Hartford?
The median gross rent in Hartford is $837 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Hartford, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Hartford?
The median age in Hartford is 29.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hartford?
The average commute to work in Hartford is 22 minutes; 0.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hartford?
The unemployment rate in Hartford is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hartford?
6.9% 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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