Hartford County

CT · Pop. 177,191 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Hartford County is a mixed county in CT with a population of approximately 177,191.

$/Acre: $18,538

Property Tax: 2.14%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 327.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.14%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax7.79%

Cost of Living Index114.1

Median Household Income$50,928

Poverty Rate19%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$18,538

Median Home Price$858K

Acres for Sale2546

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,662 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)112 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K266

Property Crime /100K332

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak