salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. It is a highly educated city: 66.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,960 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Connecticut. It is number 43 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Hartford?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Hartford
| Size | West Hartford | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,518 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,658 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,029 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,319 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,029 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West 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 West Hartford
Life in West Hartford
What jobs pay in West Hartford
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,200 | 17.4% |
| Operations Manager | $148,080 | 18.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $138,680 | 19.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,170 | 20.2% |
| Pharmacist | $134,340 | 20.3% |
| Software Developer | $132,520 | 20.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $112,270 | 24.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $103,650 | 26.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,470 | 26.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,950 | 27.6% |
| Accountant | $95,940 | 28.4% |
| Police Officer | $82,660 | 33.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,800 | 34.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,220 | 34.9% |
| Electrician | $77,680 | 35.1% |
| Plumber | $77,190 | 35.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $76,180 | 35.8% |
| Firefighter | $75,990 | 35.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $72,800 | 37.5% |
| Carpenter | $64,770 | 42.1% |
| Truck Driver | $59,890 | 45.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,050 | 56.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,880 | 58.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,340 | 61.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,000 | 62.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,150 | 69.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,200 | 73.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,720 | 76.4% |
| Cashier | $35,180 | 77.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Hartford?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $578 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $411,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Hartford, CT?
Renting in West Hartford costs a median of about $2,274 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in West Hartford?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,960 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Hartford cheap or expensive?
West Hartford is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $140,086. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Hartford?
The median homeowner in West Hartford pays $9,598 a year in property taxes, about 2.34% of the median home value.
Is West 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 West Hartford?
The median home value in West Hartford is $411,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
63,620 people live in West Hartford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.