City safety & data profile

East HartfordCT

East Hartford, CT is a 51K-resident city in Capitol Planning Region with a median household income of $70,778.

Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Hartford, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Hartford has a population larger than 80% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $229,700.

Data updated 2026-07-19

51K
Population
Top 20%
By size
$70,778
Median income
$229,700
Median home
13.2%
Poverty rate

The read on East Hartford

East Hartford posts a median household income higher than 38% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 62%
by median income, US cities

Where East Hartford income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$70,778 Bottom 38% higher than 38% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Hartford, CT beyond the headline numbers

East Hartford sits inside Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, at roughly 41.78°N, -72.61°W. Population 51,252, $70,778 median household income. Median home value $229,700, median rent $1,225. Poverty rate 13.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Hartford's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.1%, then obesity at 37.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Hartford from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
51,252
East Hartford
Median Income
$70,778
+4% vs avg
Median Home Value
$229,700
Near average
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2022–2024

County-level trend (Capitol Planning Region) - East Hartford's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20222024
Population
977K+0%
Median Income
$93,394+6%
Median Home Value
$323,700+14%
Poverty Rate
10.3%-5%
Unemployment
5.2%-7%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Hartford, CT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
Poverty Rate
13.2% -7% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%
Work From Home 9.9%
Public Transit 3.6%

Population

White 38.3%
African American 24.6%
Asian 3.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.1%
Obesity
37.3%
High Blood Pressure
36.4%
Physical Inactivity
33.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.7%
Diabetes
14.4%
Current Smoking
14.4%
Binge Drinking
14%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.7%
Annual Checkup 82%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Hartford, CT? ▼
East Hartford, CT has a population of 51,252 people, located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the median household income in East Hartford? ▼
The median household income in East Hartford, CT is $70,778 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
What is the median home value in East Hartford? ▼
The median home value in East Hartford, CT is $229,700. Median rent is $1,225/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Hartford? ▼
The top health indicators in East Hartford include Short Sleep Duration (42.1%), Obesity (37.3%), High Blood Pressure (36.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Hartford? ▼
The median age in East Hartford, CT is 38.1 years. 17.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Hartford, CT is located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. With a population of 51K and a $70,778 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the East Hartford area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using East Hartford's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the East Hartford area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare East Hartford against Connecticut peers on any ranking lens. Explore Connecticut

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Capitol Planning Region) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.