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West Hartford
  • Town in Connecticut
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West Hartford

#1 in Best Places to Live in Connecticut
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    West Hartford is a town in Connecticut with a population of 64,034. 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.
    About West Hartford...
    Population
    64,034
    Town near
    Hartford
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $336,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,443
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      8
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      65.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      224.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,155.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      198.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in West Hartford

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $111,997
    National
    $69,021
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