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 reserveMedian Age: 40.4 (20% under 18)
Source: US CensusPer Capita Income: $48,325 (20 percent higher than US)
Source: US CensusMedian Household Income: $85,723 (20 percent higher than US)
Source: US CensusForeign-Born Population: 14.5%
Source: US Census
Talent Base Data
High School Graduate or Higher: 92.4%
Source: US CensusBachelor'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: BLSPrime Age of Workforce: 58.1%
Source: BLSGDP 2022: $114,887.291
Source: St. Louis Federal ReserveExport Value: $10.2 billion
Source: St. Louis Federal ReserveTop 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 ReportViolent Crime: 1.35 per 1,000 (62.5% lower than national average)
Source: LightcastCommute Time: 23.1 minutes (US Average 26.8)
Source: St. Louis Federal ReserveCost of Living: 104.8%, (64.4% lower than Boston, 80.7% lower than NYC)
Source: BestPlaces.netMedian Home Price: $305,700
Source: US Census