East Hartford, Connecticut Income Statistics
East Hartford Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
East Hartford Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,362 | $97,098 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $51,288 | $75,632 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.2% | 18.8% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.6% | 19.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in East Hartford is about 30% lower than in Connecticut. Income has been growing faster in East Hartford (4.1%/yr) than in Connecticut (3.7%/yr).
About 7% of adults in East Hartford earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Connecticut average of 19%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in East Hartford, Connecticut grew by 42.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $68,362 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.1% per year.
East Hartford has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has widened from 6.5% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 15% in 2024.
Income Distribution in East Hartford
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Households by income, 2024
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About 5,853 households (31.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 25.8% of households in East Hartford had an income under $35,000 and 13.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., East Hartford has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (15.3% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.6% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,282 | 6.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 899 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,502 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,197 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,293 | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,985 | 15.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,889 | 15.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,341 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,448 | 7.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,064 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 18,900 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,783 residents (7.2% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 8.3% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.2% of East Hartford residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., East Hartford has a larger share of residents earning $15,000 to $24,999 (14.0% vs 10.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (7.2% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,113 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,943 | 10.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,428 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,433 | 14.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5,017 | 12.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,829 | 15.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,755 | 14.8% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,497 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,783 | 7.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 38,798 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.2% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in East Hartford
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.523 | 0.536 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $50,441 | $85,321 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $51,329 | $70,012 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | -1.8% | 17.9% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In East Hartford, it is 0.523, lower than Connecticut's 0.536, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Women's income is about 2% more than men's income in East Hartford, Connecticut. Over a 35-year career, a 2% wage gap accumulates to roughly $31,080 in unearned income for male workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in East Hartford, Connecticut has narrowed from about 19% to -2% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $9,588 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.2% | 16.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,195 people are unemployed in East Hartford, Connecticut.
The average commute time in East Hartford is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in East Hartford, Connecticut has fallen from 12.1% to 5.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.0% in 2013.
East Hartford has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. The gap has narrowed from 3.4 points in 2011 to 0.1 points in 2024, the closest it has been.
East Hartford, CT Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
East Hartford, CT is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 47,154 residents against a local median of 28,853. East Hartford, CT's income growth, at 4.1%/yr, runs 22% below the 5.3%/yr typical of the cities around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 2.7%/yr on income growth, so East Hartford, CT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. East Hartford, CT has the 3rd highest income growth of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford, CT | 47,154 | $68,362 #3/4 | 4.1%/yr #3/4 | 5.3% #2/4 | 0.523 #3/4 |
| Hartford, CT | 116,992 | $47,157 | 5.3%/yr | 10.6% | 0.576 |
| Wethersfield, CT | 24,159 | $123,428 | 5.7%/yr | 3.3% | 0.481 |
| Manchester, CT | 28,853 | $76,849 | 3.0%/yr | 5.4% | 0.512 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Hartford, Connecticut has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than Connecticut, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in East Hartford, Connecticut.
How Wealthy Is East Hartford, Connecticut?
East Hartford has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $68,362, about 30% lower than the Connecticut average of $97,098.
How fast is household income rising in East Hartford, Connecticut?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in East Hartford, Connecticut rose 43%, from $47,825 to $68,362. Over the same years, income here outpaced Connecticut as a whole: +43% against +41%.
What was the median household income in East Hartford in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in East Hartford, Connecticut was $64,848, up 4% from $62,541 in 2022. The Connecticut median that year was $95,197.
What was the median household income in East Hartford in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in East Hartford, Connecticut was $58,920. By 2024 it had risen 16% to $68,362.
What is the Gini coefficient in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The Gini coefficient in East Hartford is 0.523. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in East Hartford, Connecticut?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in East Hartford, Connecticut has narrowed from about 19% to -2% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $9,588 since 2009.
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