Median Income
$124,150
household / year
Median Home Value
$370,500
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,608
gross / month
Cost of Living
102
national avg = 100

Is West Hartford, CT a Good Place to Live?

West Hartford is a mid-sized city of 64,088 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $124,150 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: West Hartford stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Hartford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All West Hartford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.9

West Hartford's overall cost of living index is 101.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in West Hartford costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric West Hartford, CT National Avg
Median Home Value $370,500 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,608 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 68.6% 65.9%
Median Household Income $124,150 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

West Hartford's violent crime rate is 64.0 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
64.0 /100k
Property Crime
2732.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

West Hartford is served primarily by West Hartford School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric West Hartford, CT National Avg
School District West Hartford School District —
Elementary Schools 11 —
Middle Schools 3 —
High Schools 2 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 12.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.2% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 94.4% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

West Hartford sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation and 38.6 inches of snow per year.

MetricWest Hartford, CT
Average High — January36.8°F
Average High — July84.6°F
Annual Precipitation49.7"
Annual Snowfall38.6"

Demographics

MetricWest Hartford, CTNational Avg
Population64,088—
Median Age39.738.9
Unemployment Rate3.9%3.7%
Avg Commute Time21.8 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)75.0%59.3%
Black or African American7.6%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%18.9%
Asian6.8%6.3%
Under 1821.9%22.2%
65 and over18.6%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hartford, CT 4 mi Blue Hills, CT 4 mi Newington, CT 6 mi Wethersfield, CT 6 mi New Britain, CT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in West Hartford

West Hartford, CT is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

06117 06107 06110 06119

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Hartford's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts West Hartford roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $370,500 and median rent is $1,608/month.
West Hartford's violent crime rate is 64.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2732.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Hartford are operated by West Hartford School District. The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 66.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Hartford, CT has a population of 64,088, a median household income of $124,150, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Hartford averages 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches with about 38.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Hartford, CT is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 06117, 06107, 06110, 06119.
The population of West Hartford, Connecticut is 64,088 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Hartford: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $370,500, median household income $124,150, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Hartford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.