Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Hartford center on a median $46,411 (2.1× below Connecticut median $95,781), with homes at a median value of $228,600. The surrounding county supports 500,275 jobs (avg $80,740).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $46,411 — below the Connecticut median ($79,438). Poverty rate 26.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 51% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Median Household Income | $46,411 (vs Connecticut $79,438) |
|---|---|
| Poverty Rate | 26.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.7% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 9% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 500,275 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $40,392,371,801 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $80,740 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 1,660,330 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% (vs Connecticut 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | HARTFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12