East 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 $1,225 per month, while the typical home is valued around $229,700. Households earn a median of $70,778 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
$70,778
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,225
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$229,700
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
50,918
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.1 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
$1,472
Per month
Avg Home Value
$275,075
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
50.2
fair
Hospitals
42
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.5%
What is the cost of living index for East Hartford?
East Hartford has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.9. The US national average is 100, so East Hartford is 7.1 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in East Hartford?
The median gross rent in East Hartford is $1,225 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in East Hartford?
The median household income in East Hartford is $70,778 per year.
What is the median home value in East Hartford?
The median home value in East Hartford is $229,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in East Hartford?
Air quality data for East Hartford is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in East 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
