salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,840 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Connecticut. It is number 23 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Hartford?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Hartford
| Size | East Hartford | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,208 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,464 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,616 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,885 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Hartford overall?
Everyday prices in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area are 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in East Hartford
Life in East Hartford
What jobs pay in East Hartford
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,200 | 12.8% |
| Operations Manager | $148,080 | 13.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $138,680 | 14.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,170 | 14.8% |
| Pharmacist | $134,340 | 14.9% |
| Software Developer | $132,520 | 15.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $112,270 | 17.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $103,650 | 19.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,470 | 19.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,950 | 20.3% |
| Accountant | $95,940 | 20.9% |
| Police Officer | $82,660 | 24.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,800 | 25.1% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,220 | 25.6% |
| Electrician | $77,680 | 25.8% |
| Plumber | $77,190 | 26.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $76,180 | 26.3% |
| Firefighter | $75,990 | 26.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $72,800 | 27.5% |
| Carpenter | $64,770 | 31.0% |
| Truck Driver | $59,890 | 33.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,050 | 41.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,880 | 42.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,340 | 45.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,000 | 45.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,150 | 51.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,200 | 53.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,720 | 56.1% |
| Cashier | $35,180 | 57.0% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Hartford?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $77 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $229,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Hartford, CT?
Renting in East Hartford costs a median of about $1,671 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in East Hartford?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,840 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Hartford cheap or expensive?
East Hartford is rated OK: rent takes 26.3% of the typical household income of $76,334. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Hartford?
The median homeowner in East Hartford pays $5,705 a year in property taxes, about 2.48% of the median home value.
Is East Hartford more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Hartford?
The median home value in East Hartford is $229,700, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
50,918 people live in East Hartford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.