East Hartford

East Hartford, Connecticut Overview

East Hartford scores 53.4/100 overall (B), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Connecticut — below the state composite of 73.5. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 81/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in East Hartford

The median household income in East Hartford is $66,943, 28% below the statewide median of $93,228. The local unemployment rate of 4.1% is lower than the state’s 4.2%.

Safety in East Hartford

East Hartford’s violent crime rate of 148.2 per 100,000 is well below both the Connecticut rate of 136 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 2277.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in East Hartford

East Hartford has a cost of living index of 102.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $215,400. Median monthly rent is $1,184. Renters spend 21.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in East Hartford

The adult obesity rate in East Hartford is 37.3%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 14.4%. Residents report an average of 18.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Connecticut ranks #4 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in East Hartford

East Hartford has a high school graduation rate of 75.9%. The student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $22,649 per student, well above the national median. The city has 16 public schools serving 8,002 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in East Hartford

The annual average temperature in East Hartford is 53°F. Summers average 70.6°F. Winters average 36.9°F. Precipitation is abundant at 55.4 inches per year.

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