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06120

Hartford, CT

Total Population
13,479
Median Household Income
$31,580
Median Home Value
$156,600
Median Rent
$1,096

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$31,580
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$156,600
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,096
100% above state median
Median Age
31.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hartford, CT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 31.0 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 15.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 36.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$31,580
-58.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-27,441,216
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.55 people

Total Households
4,894
Family Households
14.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
40.9%
#2 Industry
Finance
19.0%
#3 Industry
Professional
12.7%
Total Employed Residents:2,671

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.6%
113 workers
Public Transit
19.5%
855 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,380
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (19.5% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
84.1%
4,588 employed
Labor Force
5,469
867 unemployed
Median Age
31.0 years
Per Capita Income
$17,389
Poverty Rate
36.8%

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