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Living in
East Hartford.
East Hartford is an unincorporated community in the county, CT. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in East Hartford
East Hartford offers a solidly middle-class living situation with reasonable housing costs and a stable job market anchored by education and healthcare employers alongside the legacy aerospace sector. The Latino and Black communities form the demographic backbone here—together they make up nearly two-thirds of the population—which shapes the cultural character and food scene in noticeable ways. Your commute to jobs elsewhere in the Hartford region averages about 22 minutes, manageable but not trivial, and you'll want a car for most daily errands since the town is built around suburban office parks and commercial corridors rather than walkable neighborhoods.
East Hartford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Foreign-Born
20.6%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.6% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in East Hartford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Hartford, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (14.8%), and 30.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.5%
of households
Married Couples
33.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% below CT average
Rent, home values, and income in East Hartford
In East Hartford, rent runs 18% below the CT average, and home values are 37% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,705
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $308,254 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in East Hartford
Unemployment in Capitol Planning Region, which includes East Hartford, is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
East Hartford: Capitol Planning Region rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Capitol Planning Region (county-wide) · Annual averages
What East Hartford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.4 min avg
How East Hartford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Hartford, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 93 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in East Hartford runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,363.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
East Hartford Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In Hartford County, which includes East Hartford, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,800 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,700 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,600 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,900 |
| 2021 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.0M |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $66,200 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.8M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hartford County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hartford County, which includes East Hartford, is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
109
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Hartford County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Hartford has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.8"
Annual Snowfall
51.7"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 2.94" |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 60°F | 40°F | 3.79" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.43" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.88" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.87" |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.97" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 4.20" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.44" |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Hartford
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Hartford's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hartford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Hartford
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
Childrens · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Hartford
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Hartford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Hartford
East Hartford's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in East Hartford
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 2,693 students · in-state tuition $21,188 · 44% graduate · median earnings $52,576 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing - Hartford
Private for-profit · 4-year · 334 students · in-state tuition $25,667 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Connecticut State Community College
1.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,645 students · in-state tuition $5,338 · 26% graduate · median earnings $46,642 (10 yrs after entry)
Central Connecticut State University
8.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 7,822 students · in-state tuition $13,050 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,779 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,146 students · in-state tuition $50,445 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,020 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,067 students · in-state tuition $73,128 · 93% graduate · median earnings $86,811 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,146 students · in-state tuition $73,590 · 82% graduate · median earnings $103,089 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,821 students · in-state tuition $8,506 · 62% graduate · median earnings $65,844 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Hartford
East Hartford has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Springfield Armory National Historic Site (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
37 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
64 mi awayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in East Hartford
East Hartford Public Library
840 Main St., East Hartford
Wickham Memorial Library
656 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford
Cities Near East Hartford
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to East Hartford?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
East Hartford FAQ
Is East Hartford, Connecticut affordable?⌄
East Hartford's median rent is $1,225/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,778/year. Median home value is $229,700.
Is East Hartford, Connecticut safe?⌄
East Hartford's violent crime rate was 92 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1364 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Hartford, Connecticut?⌄
Capitol Planning Region, which includes East Hartford, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Hartford, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in East Hartford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,225/month and median household income is $70,778/year. The median home value is $229,700. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Hartford, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in East Hartford is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from