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West Hartford
  • Town in Connecticut
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West Hartford

  • Town in Connecticut
  • Rating 4.17 out of 5  211 reviews

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade B+
    4. Nightlife
      grade A
    5. Good for Families
      grade A+
    6. Diversity
      grade A minus
    7. Jobs
      grade A minus
    8. Weather
      grade C+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    12. Commute
      grade A minus

    West Hartford is a town in Connecticut with a population of 63,809. West Hartford is in Hartford County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in West Hartford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Hartford there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in West Hartford and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Hartford are highly rated.

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    About West Hartford...
    Population
    63,809

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $391,200
    National $303,400
    Median Rent
    $1,665
    National $1,348
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    West Hartford Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      14.1
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      3.1
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      42.2
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      164.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,375.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      120.4
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      national  14%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      national  28%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      national  11%

    Working in West Hartford

    Jobs
    grade A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $125,616
    National $78,538

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