West Hartford, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,817 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2642.1 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.47% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,116 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Hartford grew by 0.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 61,070 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Hartford has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,354 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.45% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Hartford is about 29% higher than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $318,893 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,649 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.2% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Hartford is about 16.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,649 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Hartford spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.2 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,811 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,742 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,191 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Hartford is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
West Hartford has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.0% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
West Hartford has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.1% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.6% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Hartford, Connecticut.
What is the population of West Hartford, Connecticut?
The population of West Hartford, Connecticut is 58,817, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Hartford, Connecticut?
The population density of West Hartford, Connecticut is 2642.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Hartford, Connecticut?
The median household income in West Hartford, Connecticut is $123,354, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Hartford, Connecticut?
The median home price in West Hartford, Connecticut is $318,893, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hartford, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in West Hartford, Connecticut is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.