Why Live in Clay Arsenal
Clay Arsenal, located just north of Downtown Hartford, offers residents a vibrant urban lifestyle with many amenities. The neighborhood is divided by Main Street into Clay Hill and the Arsenal District, featuring Colonial Revival and Italianate duplexes, multifamily residences, and townhouses. Single-family detached homes are also available, typically built in the early 1900s or 1980s, with lot sizes ranging from 4,000 to 8,000 square feet. Residents have convenient access to numerous grocery stores like Save A Lot and D & D Supermarket, and dining options such as Island Fish Head & Jay’s Smoothie Bar, known for its seafood “rasta pasta,” and Aqui Me Quedo Restaurant II, which serves Puerto Rican cuisine. The neighborhood is within a 5-minute drive to Downtown Hartford, Hartford Union Station, and Interstates 84 and 91, with bus routes 40 and 42 providing public transportation. Clay Arsenal is surrounded by three large parks: Keney Park, Riverside Park, and Bushnell Park, offering recreational activities including playgrounds, golf, and festivals. Local attractions include the Xfinity Theatre and events like The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz. Organizations like Hartford Communities That Care are actively working to improve safety in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clay Arsenal a good place to live?
Clay Arsenal is a good place to live, receiving 3.1 stars from its residents. Clay Arsenal is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Clay Arsenal has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 21.0 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $34,002 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 5.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Clay Arsenal are renters, with 88.9% of residents renting and 11.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Clay Arsenal can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Clay Arsenal neighborhood guide.
Is Clay Arsenal, CT a safe neighborhood?
Clay Arsenal, CT is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Clay Arsenal?
The median home price in Clay Arsenal is $249,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $50,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.77%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,300 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $56K a year to afford the median home price in Clay Arsenal. The average household income in Clay Arsenal is $34K.
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Home Trends in Clay Arsenal, CT
On average, homes in Clay Arsenal, Hartford sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Clay Arsenal, Hartford over the last 12 months is $247,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$247,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$244,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$249,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%