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East Hartford, CT

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in East Hartford.

Population: 50,918 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Hartford, CT is $308,495 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,500 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,601/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$308,495

Typical home value

+5.4%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$308,495
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+22.2%
5-year appreciation
+49.6%
10-year appreciation
+113.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$308,495
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$327,500
Median list price
$312,450
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+9.8%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
152
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
12 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,601/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,933/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,303/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,542/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Capitol Region Education Council, East Hartford School District, Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)
Schools include
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School, Anna E. Norris School, Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School, Dr. John A. Langford School, East Hartford Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
115
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Precision Plating Corp. (10.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
Annual snowfall
20.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
109
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
425
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
123,466
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,147

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (23 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
39
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, WATERBURY HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
320
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
69.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,735
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

East HartfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$308,495$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$327,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,601/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,735$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in East Hartford, CT?
$308,495.
What is the median sale price in East Hartford, CT?
$327,500.
How long do homes take to sell in East Hartford, CT?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in East Hartford, CT?
Typical rent: $1,601/month.
Is East Hartford, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 115 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in East Hartford, CT?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Hartford, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Hartford, CT?
16 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is East Hartford, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East Hartford, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Hartford, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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