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East Hartford, CT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for East Hartford - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

50,798
Residents
$66,943
Median income
$215,400
Median home
$1,865
Median rent (state)

East Hartford - the verdict

East Hartford ranks in the 46th percentile for household income and the 38th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

46th
percentile, household income
47th
percentile, home value
79th
percentile, median rent
38th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: East Hartford, CT

50,798 people live in East Hartford, Connecticut - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $66,943 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.2%. Typical homes in East Hartford are valued around $215,400, and the median resident age is 38.3 years. 17.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

East Hartford reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1759.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Connecticut carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Connecticut at 103.6 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,865 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $345 across Connecticut, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 97.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

50,798 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Connecticut

Median Household Income

$66,943 /yr

Poverty 11.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.6 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Connecticut average

How does East Hartford compare to other US cities?

East Hartford measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 46% higher than other cities
Home value 47% pricier than other cities
Median rent 79% pricier than other cities
Safety 38% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Connecticut and the picture shifts: East Hartford ranks #32 of 46 Connecticut cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares East Hartford against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Connecticut only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Connecticut-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places East Hartford near the bottom of Connecticut's cities

Among the 207 Connecticut cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, East Hartford ranks #192 - the 7th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares East Hartford only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#172 of 198
13th percentile in Connecticut
Median Gross Rent
#112 of 207
24th percentile in Connecticut
Median Home Value
#185 of 201
8th percentile in Connecticut
Poverty Rate
#30 of 204
85th percentile in Connecticut
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#192 of 207
7th percentile in Connecticut

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Connecticut only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

46thIncome percentile
38thSafety percentile

46th percentile nationally for median household income · 38th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

East Hartford's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

East Hartford's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 40 Avg. percentile National median
East Hartford's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How East Hartford's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$215,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 53% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. East Hartford $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - East Hartford, CT East Hartford, CT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not East Hartford, CT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution East Hartford, CT median $66,943/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
East Hartford, CT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for East Hartford, CT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
50,798
Median Income
$66,943
Median Home Value
$215,400
Median Age
38.3
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1759.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
89.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1670.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
16
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.8%
Carpool
8.3%
Public Transit
3.9%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
9.6%
Other
2.0%

Based on 24,812 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Connecticut - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$175
avg/month
Natural Gas
$110
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$345
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Connecticut state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Connecticut state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county East Hartford sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.6
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,865/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Connecticut

Milford city (balance)
50,749 people
Middletown
47,646 people
West Haven
55,147 people
Shelton
41,402 people
Meriden
60,418 people
Bristol
61,129 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to East Hartford's 50,798 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Enid, OK
50,821 people
Delano, CA
50,835 people
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
50,864 people
Grapevine, TX
50,875 people
Mishawaka, IN
50,907 people
Levittown, PA
50,930 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to East Hartford's $66,943 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

South Van Horn, AK
$66,944 median income
Bartow, FL
$66,944 median income
Nappanee, IN
$66,944 median income
Boyd, TX
$66,944 median income
Startup, WA
$66,940 median income
Center Hill, FL
$66,932 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - East Hartford, CT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition East Hartford, CT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 43.1% 25.6% 11.3% 16.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 38.4% White 43.1% Black or African American 25.6% Asian 3.3% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 11.3% Two or more races 16.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How East Hartford compares to nearby Connecticut cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
East Hartford (this city) 50,798 $66,943
Milford city (balance) 50,749 $110,126
Middletown 47,646 $73,979
West Haven 55,147 $73,566
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CT FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about East Hartford, CT?

What is the population of East Hartford, CT? +

The population of East Hartford, CT stands at 50,798 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in East Hartford, CT? +

In East Hartford, the typical household earns $66,943 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in East Hartford? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for East Hartford; the closest available measure is the Connecticut state average, a cost of living index of 103.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Connecticut vary by metro area.

Is East Hartford, CT safe? +

East Hartford has a total crime rate of 1759.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in East Hartford, CT? +

Homes in East Hartford carry a median value of $215,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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