Living in Hartford, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hartford · Census data 2020–2024
Hartford has 10,736 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $78,125 (4% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $304,500, the median rent is $1,218/month.
Hartford at a glance
- Population
- 10,736
- Median age
- 43.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $78,125State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $304,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,218/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Hartford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
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 $304,500, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,218 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,699 a month in housing costs.
Hartford median household income
The median household income in Hartford is $78,125 and the income per person is $42,451. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Hartford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,007
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.25
Hartford demographics
- Population
- 10,736
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 4,685
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hartford ›
Education in Hartford
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Hartford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hartford
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Hartford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 10,736 | $78,125 | $304,500 | $1,218 |
| Hartford Village | 426 | $92,500 | $277,600 | $1,221 |
| White River Junction | 3,364 | $77,168 | $278,800 | $1,222 |
| Wilder | 3,087 | $75,143 | $273,200 | $1,142 |
| North Hartland | 322 | $51,161 | $420,000 | — |
| Hartland | 3,460 | $86,136 | $348,600 | — |
| Pomfret | 908 | $84,229 | $399,200 | $1,170 |
| Lebanon | 14,999 | $98,147 | $385,400 | $1,744 |
| Woodstock | 936 | $87,292 | $775,000 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in Hartford, VT?
The median household income in Hartford is $78,125, 4% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $304,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Hartford?
The median gross rent in Hartford is $1,218 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Hartford, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Hartford?
The median age in Hartford is 43.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Hartford?
The average commute to work in Hartford is 18 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hartford?
The unemployment rate in Hartford is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hartford?
47.6% 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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