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Living in
West Hartford.
West 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 West Hartford
West Hartford attracts affluent, educated professionals and established families—the median household income tops $125,000, and two-thirds of residents hold college degrees. The downtown Center is genuinely walkable and lively with local shops, restaurants, and regular community events, which gives the town real character beyond being a suburban bedroom community. That said, you're paying for that stability and school reputation: median home values sit around $411,000, and median rent is $1,756 per month, so this isn't an affordable option if you're budget-conscious.
West Hartford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Foreign-Born
17.7%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in West Hartford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Hartford, the largest foreign-born group is from India (7.5%), and 8.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.0%
of households
Married Couples
48.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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% above CT average
Rent, home values, and income in West Hartford
In West Hartford, rent runs 18% above the CT average, and home values are 12% above the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,598
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $501,091 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in West Hartford
Unemployment in Capitol Planning Region, which includes West Hartford, is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
West Hartford: Capitol Planning Region rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Capitol Planning Region (county-wide) · Annual averages
What West Hartford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.3 min avg
How West Hartford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Hartford, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 79% 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
- 89 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 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in West Hartford runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
45
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,942.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
West Hartford Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In Hartford County, which includes West 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 West 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
West 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
49.7"
Annual Snowfall
38.6"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Hartford
West Hartford has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
Hebrew Home and Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Hartford
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
Childrens · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Hartford
Hartford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 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.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Hartford
West Hartford's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 66.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in West Hartford
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 838 students · in-state tuition $48,686 · 67% graduate · median earnings $67,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Connecticut State Community College
3.6 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
5 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 · 2-year · 2,693 students · in-state tuition $21,188 · 44% graduate · median earnings $52,576 (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)
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, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Hartford
West Hartford has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Springfield Armory National Historic Site (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
38 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayMartin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in West Hartford
West Hartford Public Library
20 South Main St., West Hartford
Bishop`S Corner Branch Library
15 Starkel Road, West Hartford
Faxon Branch Library
1073 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford
Cities Near West Hartford
The closest cities within 60 miles
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West Hartford FAQ
Is West Hartford, Connecticut affordable?⌄
West Hartford's median rent is $1,756/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $129,890/year. Median home value is $411,000.
Is West Hartford, Connecticut safe?⌄
West Hartford's violent crime rate was 45 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 1943 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Hartford, Connecticut?⌄
Capitol Planning Region, which includes West 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 West Hartford, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in West Hartford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,756/month and median household income is $129,890/year. The median home value is $411,000. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Hartford, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in West 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