Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Hartford
Hartford, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,068
Population
16,473
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Delight in nature and small-town charm near big-city amenities
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Located in Wisconsin’s scenic Kettle Moraine area, Hartford is teeming with small-town charm and abundant recreational opportunities. The surrounding hills, woodlands, trails, and golf courses present endless options for outdoor recreation in addition to Pike Lake and the Rubicon River.
Downtown Hartford contains an array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment in historic buildings along the vibrant Main Street. Numerous year-round events also take place in Downtown Hartford, including Autumn Fest, Maxwell Street Day, Hartford Christmas Parade, and the Farmers Market.
Hartford is proud of its strong manufacturing history and home to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, showcasing transportation history through artifacts and exhibits. The Schauer Arts and Activities Center neighbors the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, boasting a variety of performing and visual arts amenities. Additional cultural attractions abound in Milwaukee, just 45 minutes away, and in Chicago, which is a two-hour drive from Hartford.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,942
Average: $83,972
Education
3,860
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,561
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hartford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hartford, WI is $1,272 for a studio, $1,068 for one bedroom, $1,404 for two bedrooms, and $1,644 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hartford has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,068/month
824 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hartford, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
399 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
506 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
506 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
399 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
552 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
552 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,316 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,316 Students
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Parks and Recreation
- Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.