City safety & data profile

West HartfordCT

West Hartford, CT is a 63K-resident city in Capitol Planning Region with a median household income of $129,890.

Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Hartford, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Hartford has a population larger than 85% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $411,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-18

63K
Population
Top 15%
By size
$129,890
Median income
$411,000
Median home
6.3%
Poverty rate

The read on West Hartford

West Hartford posts a median household income higher than 87% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the West Hartford area.

Top 13%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near West Hartford

Where West Hartford income ranks nationally

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

$129,890 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). This entry sits in this band. $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 West Hartford, CT beyond the headline numbers

West Hartford sits inside Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, at roughly 41.76°N, -72.74°W. Population 63,268, $129,890 median household income. Median home value $411,000, median rent $1,756. Poverty rate 6.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Hartford's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 33.2%, then high blood pressure at 29.6%. 1 hospital in/around West Hartford, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
63,268
West Hartford
Median Income
$129,890
+91% vs avg
Median Home Value
$411,000
+80% vs avg
Median Age
40.8
years

10-Year Trends 2022–2024

County-level trend (Capitol Planning Region) - West 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 West Hartford, CT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,756/mo
Poverty Rate
6.3% -56% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 66.6%
Work From Home 22.5%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 69.7%
African American 8.5%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
33.2%
High Blood Pressure
29.6%
Obesity
27.2%
Physical Inactivity
19.4%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.2%
Current Asthma
11.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
10%
Diabetes
9.1%
Current Smoking
7.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 77.5%
Annual Checkup 82.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Hartford, CT? ▼
West Hartford, CT has a population of 63,268 people, located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the median household income in West Hartford? ▼
The median household income in West Hartford, CT is $129,890 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
What is the median home value in West Hartford? ▼
The median home value in West Hartford, CT is $411,000. Median rent is $1,756/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Hartford? ▼
The top health indicators in West Hartford include Short Sleep Duration (33.2%), High Blood Pressure (29.6%), Obesity (27.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Hartford? ▼
West Hartford has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Hartford? ▼
The median age in West Hartford, CT is 40.8 years. 66.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Hartford, CT is located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. With a population of 63K and a $129,890 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the West Hartford area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using West Hartford's profile

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

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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.