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Hartford, CT

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Simsbury is part of the Hartford area. This page covers the whole metro.

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Where it is
Hartford
Hartford in Connecticut
Connecticut in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Hartford area.

33
grocery stores
135
restaurants
18
coffee shops
119
parks
145
playgrounds
28
libraries
6
movie theaters
15
live theaters
17
museums
32
bookstores
11
gyms
13
bars
10
pharmacies
5
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 147,157 rented homes in the Hartford area, 87% rent for under $2,000 a month and 97% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 23%
$1,000 to $1,499: 39%
$1,500 to $1,999: 25%
$2,000 to $2,499: 9%
$2,500 to $2,999: 2%
$3,000 or more: 3%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$402,457
What a typical home sells for across the Hartford area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 3% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $103 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 102.7 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
24 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
1 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 4.6 miles from the town center.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $1,905 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in CT. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Unemployment
4%
The share of people looking for work who can't find it, averaged over the year. U.S.: about 4%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
State income tax
Graduated, up to 6.99%
CT's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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