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Hartford, Wisconsin real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Hartford, WI (Washington County) — Census median home value $261,300, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Hartford, WI is in Washington County, Wisconsin — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15,761, with a median household income of $74,252. Census data puts Hartford's median home value at $261,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Washington County's current median listing price runs $449,900, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Hartford market snapshot
Population
15,761
Median Household Income
$74,252
Median Home Value (city)
$261,300
Median Listing Price (Washington County)
$449,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,095/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.0%
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What makes Hartford different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hartford's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $261,300. Separately, Washington County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $449,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.89% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hartford has an estimated population of 15,761 and a median household income of $74,252, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hartford's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Hartford FAQ
What are home values like in Hartford, WI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Hartford's median home value at $261,300. Washington County's current median listing price runs $449,900, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Hartford, WI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hartford's population at approximately 15,761.
What's the median rent in Hartford, WI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hartford at approximately $1,095 per month.
What is the median household income in Hartford, WI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hartford at approximately $74,252.
Is the Hartford housing market growing?
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.89% annual change in 2025.
Is Hartford, WI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hartford's median home value at about 3.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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