Workforce and Demographics Data

In the Hartford Region, our people are educated and hardworking, innovative and creative, and proud to call Hartford home. Our demographics help paint the picture of our diverse and growing region.

Hartford Region Data Highlights

Population

1.23M

projected to grow by 55,504 over the next 5 years

Jobs

671K

projected to grow by 23,326 over the next 5 years

Gross Regional Product

$115B

Source, Lightcast, 2024

Median Household Income

$89K

is $14.2K above the national median household income of $75.1K

Highly Educated Workforce

Source: CNBC 2024

#1 in the nation for college readiness

#2 in educational opportunity

#2 for best community college system

#4 highest percentage of adults with graduate or professional degrees

#4 most highly educated states

#7 state for percentage of adults with Bachelor's degrees or beyond

#9 for employed science, engineering, and health doctorate holders as a percentage of the workforce

Highly Engaged Workforce

Demographic Data

  • Population (2023): 1,233,255
    Source: St. Louis Federal reserve

  • Median Age: 40.4 (20% under 18)
    Source: US Census

  • Per Capita Income: $48,325 (20 percent higher than US)
    Source: US Census

  • Median Household Income: $85,723 (20 percent higher than US)
    Source: US Census

  • Foreign-Born Population: 14.5%
    Source: US Census

Talent Base Data

  • High School Graduate or Higher: 92.4%
    Source: US Census

  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.5% (20% higher than US)
    Source: US Census

  • #4 highest percentage of adults with graduate or professional degrees

  • #5 most productive workforce

  • 38 Colleges and Universities in the state of Connecticut

Economic Data

  • Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (July 2024)
    Source: BLS

  • Prime Age of Workforce: 58.1%
    Source: BLS

  • GDP 2022: $114,887.291
    Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve

  • Export Value: $10.2 billion
    Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve

  • Top 5 states for patent filings
    Source: US News and World Report

Quality of Life Data

  • #3 Ranked State for Healthcare Source
    US News and World Report

  • Violent Crime: 1.35 per 1,000 (62.5% lower than national average)
    Source: Lightcast

  • Commute Time: 23.1 minutes (US Average 26.8)
    Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve

  • Cost of Living: 104.8%, (64.4% lower than Boston, 80.7% lower than NYC)
    Source: BestPlaces.net

  • Median Home Price: $305,700
    Source: US Census