Housing
Home prices and rent in West Hartford
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Connecticut and the U.S.
Census geography: West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
West Hartford vs. Connecticut and the U.S.
| West Hartford | Connecticut | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $411,000 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,756 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $129,890 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 67% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1967 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $304,000 | $334,300 | $411,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,181 | $1,325 | $1,756 |
| Median household income | $84,092 | $104,281 | $129,890 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA · Capitol Planning Region. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 6 West Hartford ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $129,200. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $72,350 | $82,700 | $93,050 | $103,350 | $111,650 | $119,900 | $128,200 | $136,450 |
| Very low income (50%) | $45,250 | $51,700 | $58,150 | $64,600 | $69,800 | $74,950 | $80,150 | $85,300 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $27,150 | $31,000 | $34,900 | $38,750 | $41,850 | $44,950 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in West Hartford?
$411,000, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $366,900 in Connecticut and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in West Hartford?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,756 a month, versus $1,488 statewide.
How much have home values risen in West Hartford?
The median home value went from $304,000 in 2014 to $411,000 in 2024 (+35%).
What is fair market rent in West Hartford?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA is $1,346 for a studio, $1,543 for one bedroom and $1,933 for two bedrooms; across West Hartford's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,820 to $2,490. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Values are estimates with margins of error.