Housing data for West Hartford, CT
West Hartford, CT has an estimated 63,620 residents and 27,040 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Capitol Planning Region.
32.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,756 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+0.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 63,620 (±37)
- Housing units
- 27,040 (±502)
- Households that rent
- 32.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,756
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +0.9%
What stands out in West Hartford
Median real estate taxes: $9,598 (±$219) in West Hartford, higher than in Capitol Planning Region ($6,454).
Median household income: $129,890 (±$6,691) in West Hartford, higher than in Capitol Planning Region ($93,394).
Median home value: $411,000 (±$10,005) in West Hartford, higher than in Capitol Planning Region ($323,700).
Median gross rent: $1,756 (±$40) in West Hartford, higher than in Capitol Planning Region ($1,411).
- Property taxes in West Hartford
- Income and affordability in West Hartford
- Home values in West Hartford
- Median rent in West Hartford
Housing in West Hartford at a glance
- Median rent: $1,756 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,839 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 42.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 32.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $129,890 median household income
- Home values: $411,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,794 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $9,598 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 19.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 62.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 86.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.5% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 65.5% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 22.3 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +0.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 24.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.7% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $2,480 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 06117)
West Hartford against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| West Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 63,620 (±37) | 977,290 (exact) | 3,624,508 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 27,040 (±502) | 416,559 (±212) | 1,541,822 (±276) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 32.6% (±2.1 points) | 34.3% (±0.6 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,756 (±$40) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $129,890 (±$6,691) | $93,394 (±$1,372) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $411,000 (±$10,005) | $323,700 (±$2,648) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $9,598 (±$219) | $6,454 (±$41) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 86.5% (±3.9 points) | 68.4% (±1.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.3 minutes (±0.8) | 23.6 minutes (±0.3) | 26.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.2% (±1.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 40.8 years (±1.4) | 40.0 years (±0.2) | 41.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
West Hartford covers 21.8 square miles of land, about 2,913 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Hartford has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 63,063 (±88) | 63,620 (±37) | +0.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 26,437 (±491) | 27,040 (±502) | +2.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,325 (±$45) | $1,756 (±$40) | +32.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $334,300 (±$5,241) | $411,000 (±$10,005) | +22.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $104,281 (±$3,562) | $129,890 (±$6,691) | +24.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,429 (±$52) | $2,794 (±$77) | +15.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $8,171 (±$162) | $9,598 (±$219) | +17.5% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 29.0% (±1.4 points) | 32.6% (±2.1 points) | +3.6 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% (±2.0 points) | 3.5% (±1.7 points) | −2.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in West Hartford
In 2025, the West Hartford Police Department reported 45 violent and 1,944 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Capitol Planning Region, the departments that report recorded 143 violent and 1,419 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in West Hartford
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06117 | 100% | 16,116 | $2,179 | $472,300 | $171,707 |
| 06119 | 100% | 14,793 | $1,752 | $378,400 | $99,688 |
| 06110 | 100% | 12,641 | $1,615 | $285,200 | $87,539 |
| 06107 | 99% | 19,891 | $1,873 | $474,700 | $174,844 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near West Hartford
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 3.8 mi | $1,269 | $228,600 | 74.3% |
| Blue Hills | 4.5 mi | $767 | $236,900 | 22.1% |
| Farmington | 5.2 mi | $1,807 | $432,700 | 25.6% |
| Avon | 5.2 mi | $1,857 | $479,700 | 14.6% |
| Bloomfield | 5.4 mi | $1,881 | $286,900 | 28.9% |
| Newington | 5.6 mi | $1,524 | $310,400 | 21.8% |
| Newington (community) | 5.6 mi | $1,524 | $310,400 | 21.8% |
| Wethersfield | 6.3 mi | $1,370 | $324,600 | 19.4% |
Places in Connecticut most like West Hartford
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield | $1,370 | $324,600 | $126,806 | 19.4% |
| Wethersfield (community) | $1,370 | $324,600 | $126,806 | 19.4% |
| North Haven | $1,720 | $393,200 | $132,689 | 18.7% |
| North Haven (community) | $1,720 | $393,200 | $132,689 | 18.7% |
| Clinton (community) | $1,432 | $365,500 | $102,750 | 35.7% |
| Newington | $1,524 | $310,400 | $102,884 | 21.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Connecticut.
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Hartford, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,346 | $1,543 | $1,933 | $2,303 | $2,542 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for West Hartford, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,150 | $45,250 | $72,350 |
| 2 people | $31,000 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
| 3 people | $34,900 | $58,150 | $93,050 |
| 4 people | $38,750 | $64,600 | $103,350 |
| 5 people | $41,850 | $69,800 | $111,650 |
| 6 people | $44,950 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $80,150 | $128,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $85,300 | $136,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $129,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Local rules in West Hartford
West Hartford has local landlord and tenant rules of its own on top of Connecticut law.
The figures for West Hartford include the places inside it that have pages of their own: West Hartford (community).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Hartford
What is the average rent in West Hartford, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Hartford is $1,756 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in West Hartford?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in West Hartford, CT is $1,503 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in West Hartford rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in West Hartford pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in West Hartford?
West Hartford has an estimated 8,429 (±588) renting households, 32.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Hartford?
The median household income in West Hartford is $129,890 (±$6,691) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Hartford, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $411,000 (±$10,005) for owner-occupied homes in West Hartford (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is West Hartford growing?
In West Hartford, the number of residents went from 63,063 in 2015–2019 to 63,620 in 2020–2024 (+0.9%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in West Hartford?
The ZIP codes that cover West Hartford are 06117, 06119, 06110, 06107.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 06117?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06117 is $2,179 (±$619) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: West Hartford Police Department (ORI CT0015500)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:82590, in state:09 county:110).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .