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Hartford County
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Hartford County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Connecticut
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      C minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      C
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B+
    Hartford County is located in Connecticut with a population of 898,636. Hartford County is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. In Hartford County, most residents own their homes. In Hartford County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hartford County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hartford County are highly rated.
    Population
    898,636
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $249,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,191
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      144.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      99
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      314.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,804.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      263.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Hartford County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,320
    National
    $69,021
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