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.
Median Household Income
$46,411
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,269
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$228,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
92.9
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
Each category is 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
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
32
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,408
Per month
Avg Home Value
$324,900
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
30.5
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
What is the cost of living index for Hartford?
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.
What is the median rent in Hartford?
The median gross rent in Hartford is $1,269 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Hartford?
The median household income in Hartford is $46,411 per year.
What is the median home value in Hartford?
The median home value in Hartford is $228,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Hartford?
Air quality data for Hartford is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in 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
