Here's what it costs to live in West Hartford, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,756 per month, while the typical home is valued around $411,000. Households earn a median of $129,890 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. 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.
Median Household Income
$129,890
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,756
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$411,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,286
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,477
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,865
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,236
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
63,620
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,366
Per month
Avg Home Value
$329,260
Census ACS
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.5
fair
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.4%
What is the cost of living index for West Hartford?
The cost of living index for West Hartford is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in West Hartford?
The median gross rent in West Hartford is $1,756 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in West Hartford?
The median household income in West Hartford is $129,890 per year.
What is the median home value in West Hartford?
The median home value in West Hartford is $411,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in West Hartford?
Air quality data for West Hartford is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in West Hartford?
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
