Hartford, Connecticut has an overall cost of living index of 92.9, which is 7.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, while the typical home is valued around $228,600. Households earn a median of $46,411 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$46,411
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,269
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$228,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
92.9
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,286
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,477
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,865
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,236
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
92.9
Goods
96.8
Rents / Housing
74.0
Services
83.9
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $120,970 |
| Registered Nurse | $87,200 |
| Elementary Teacher | $53,930 |
| Electrician | $54,960 |
| Accountant | $85,840 |
| Plumber | $53,320 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $300,770 |
| Civil Engineer | $95,070 |
| Operations Manager | $122,500 |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,730 |
| Health Services Manager | $133,330 |
| Truck Driver | $55,830 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $116,320 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
121,127
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,321
Per month
Avg Home Value
$239,888
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06095 | — | $1,551 | $265,200 |
| ZIP 06103 | — | $1,772 | $293,800 |
| ZIP 06105 | — | $1,044 | $356,000 |
| ZIP 06106 | — | $1,161 | $183,000 |
| ZIP 06110 | — | $1,543 | $261,800 |
| ZIP 06112 | — | $1,213 | $189,300 |
| ZIP 06114 | — | $1,190 | $213,400 |
| ZIP 06120 | — | $1,096 | $156,600 |
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
Hartford has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.9. The US national average is 100, so Hartford is 7.1 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Hartford is $1,269 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Hartford is $46,411 per year.
The median home value in Hartford is $228,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Hartford is not yet available.
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
