Living in Hartford, CT
Hartford covers 17.41 square miles in Hartford County and holds the downtown core, the Connecticut River waterfront, museums, a rail station and Bushnell Park.
Hartford at a glance
- Median sale price
- $340,000+13.3% vs last year 512 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 69.95 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$16,600 median-priced home
- Population
- 122,129 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 17.4 sq mi 7,015 per sq mi
What it is like in Hartford
Hartford has a population of 122,129 and covers 17.41 square miles in Hartford County. It borders West Hartford, East Hartford, Wethersfield, Bloomfield, Windsor and South Windsor.
Downtown has the Connecticut State Capitol at 210 Capitol Ave, the Old State House at 800 Main St, the Wadsworth Atheneum at 600 Main St and the Connecticut Science Center on Columbus Boulevard. Farmington Avenue has the Mark Twain House and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center next to each other.
The city has 48 public schools across several districts, including Hartford School District, Capitol Region Education Council and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. They are listed on the schools tab.
Parks and green spaces in Hartford include Pope Park North, Franklin Square Park, Buckingham Square Park, South Green Barnard Park, Sigourney Square Park and Campfield Green. Goodwin Park has a golf course.
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts at 166 Capitol Ave presents touring shows in Mortensen Hall and the Belding Theater. Black-Eyed Sally's on Asylum Street combines a Southern kitchen with live blues and jazz. Urban Lodge Brewing runs a taproom on Pratt Street.
Getting around from Hartford
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 3 min | 1 |
| New Haven | 50 min | 37 |
| Stamford | 102 min | 75 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 156 min | 111 |
| Boston | 127 min | 103 |
| Providence | 103 min | 76 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 28 min | 17 |
Rail stations nearby
- Hartford 0.2 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Windsor 6.3 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Hartford station is 0.2 miles in a straight line from the town center and is served by the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak. Windsor station, 6.3 miles away in a straight line, has the same two services.
By car, New Haven is 50 minutes (37 miles), Providence 103 minutes (76 miles), Boston 127 minutes (103 miles), Stamford 102 minutes (75 miles) and Midtown New York City 156 minutes (111 miles). Bradley Airport is 28 minutes (17 miles) away.
Schools in Hartford
48 public schools in Hartford School District, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Judicial Centers, Achievement First Hartford Academy District and Jumoke Academy District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 24
- Betances Learning Lab Magnet
- Breakthrough Magnet School North
- Breakthrough Magnet School South
- Burns Latino Studies Academy
- Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
- Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker
- Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan
- Global Communications Academy
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- Kennelly
- Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 Campus
- M. D. Fox
- Montessori Magnet
- Montessori Magnet at Batchelder
- Montessori Magnet at Fisher
- Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy
- Parkville Community
- Rawson
- SAND
- STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher
- Sanchez
- University of Hartford Magnet
- Webster Micro Society Magnet
- West Middle
- Wish Museum
Middle 6
- Betances STEM Magnet
- Burr
- M. L. King Jr.
- McDonough
- Milner
- Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
High school 13
- A. I. Prince Technical High School
- Bulkeley High School
- Classical Magnet School
- Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
- Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
- Hartford Public High School
- Hartford Residential Center
- Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu
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- Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
- University High School of Science and Engineering
- Weaver High School
Other 5
- Achievement First Hartford Academy
- Capital Preparatory Magnet School
- Jumoke Academy
- Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: North Campus
- Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: South Campus
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Hartford School District, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Judicial Centers, Achievement First Hartford Academy District and Jumoke Academy District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Hartford
Open Hartford in Google Maps →Eat and drink 10
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Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on Allyn Street in downtown Hartford.
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Halal Middle Eastern restaurant serving falafel, shawarma and kebab plates.
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Southern and Cajun kitchen with a stage for live blues and jazz in downtown Hartford.
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Bakery and cafe in the Brownstone Building serving coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch.
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Chophouse and seafood restaurant at City Place on Asylum Street.
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Italian restaurant on Main Street serving dinner, Friday lunch and a weekday happy hour, open since 1989.
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Restaurant on Trumbull Street in downtown Hartford with lunch and dinner service and a bar.
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Indian restaurant on Asylum Street with online ordering for takeout.
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Contemporary American restaurant and bar on the 20th floor of the One State Street building, serving weekday lunch and dinner.
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Craft brewery taproom on Pratt Street in downtown Hartford.
Things to do and see 7
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Science museum on the riverfront with hands-on exhibits and a digital theater.
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National Historic Landmark on Main Street that is open to the public with free admission.
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National Historic Landmark house with tours and a visitor center, next to the Mark Twain House.
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Food hall on Park Street with multiple food vendors, a bar called The Local, and scheduled events.
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1930 performing arts venue with Mortensen Hall and the Belding Theater, hosting touring shows and concerts.
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Victorian Gothic house of 1874 where Samuel Clemens lived, with guided tours and a museum center.
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Art museum in a Gothic Revival building on Main Street, open Wednesday through Sunday.
Parks, preserves and trails 50
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Hartford housing market
Over the last 12 months, 512 homes sold in Hartford with a median sale price of $340,000 and a median of 15 days on market. There are 123 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $153 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 13.3% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.9 months.
Hartford's town-wide property tax rate is 69.95 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $16,600 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
Homes for sale in Hartford
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Questions about Hartford
What is the median home price in Hartford, CT?
The median sale price in Hartford is $340,000, based on 512 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Hartford, CT?
Hartford's town-wide property tax rate is 69.95 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $16,600 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Hartford, CT from Hartford?
Hartford is about 1 miles and a 3-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Hartford, CT from New York City?
Hartford is about 111 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 156-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Hartford, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Hartford (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 0.2 miles from the center of Hartford. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Hartford, CT?
Hartford has about 122,129 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 17.4 square miles.
How many public schools are in Hartford, CT?
Hartford has 48 public schools in Hartford School District, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Judicial Centers, Achievement First Hartford Academy District and Jumoke Academy District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Hartford, CT?
There are 123 homes for sale in Hartford right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there train service in Hartford?
Yes. Hartford station is served by the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak. Windsor station, 6.3 miles away in a straight line, has the same services.
How far is Hartford from Bradley Airport?
Bradley Airport (BDL) is 17 miles and about 28 minutes by car.
What museums are in Hartford?
The Wadsworth Atheneum, the Connecticut Science Center, the Mark Twain House & Museum, the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Connecticut's Old State House are all in the city.
Which towns border Hartford?
West Hartford, East Hartford, Wethersfield, Bloomfield, Windsor and South Windsor.
What parks are in Hartford?
They include Pope Park North, Franklin Square Park, South Green Barnard Park, Sigourney Square Park, Campfield Green and Goodwin Park Golf Course.
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