A tale of two counties
The city of Hartford is located in two Wisconsin counties: Washington and Dodge. The population is roughly 15,800 people. Hartford is named after Hartford, Connecticut.
Hartford
Located in Washington County
A growing selection of houses
Being roughly 40 miles from Milwaukee, Hartford residents can enjoy suburban amenities like having privacy from neighbors and having homes on large lots. Homes were built all throughout the mid to late 19th century, with new construction still coming on line today. Lots are also available for purchase. Most of Hartford's older homes are ranch-styles from the 1950s that cost around $200,000. Other neighborhood housing styles run the gamut, like a three-bedroom Colonial with stone facades and an in-ground pool for $500,000; and various estate properties with between three and four bedrooms, some on nearly 100 acres of property, for anywhere between $1.2 million to $4 million.
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What's down Main Street
There are several restaurants and bars clustered together in the city's downtown. There's Main Street Cafe, which residents describe as a hometown diner. Scoop Deville Ice Cream Shop is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor that serves homemade ice cream, classic candies and malts. Residents can grab cocktails and local beers with their neighbors at the Brewed Omen. For groceries, Hartford residents can shop at the family-owned Festival Foods supermarket. A local chain, with a location in the city, Festival Food offers a wide range of produce, organic foods, seafood, meats and more.
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Indoor and outdoor amenities
There are ample outdoor recreational opportunities in the city of Hartford. Woodlawn Union Park is a large green space with sidewalks and disc golf. At West Side Park, little leaguers can live out their baseball dreams on the diamond while other kids play together on the playground. Locals can let their four-legged pals run free at the dog park within Independence Park. Residents also meet at Independence Park to play soccer. Nearby is the Washington County Golf Course, which is ranked as the No. 1 municipal course in Wisconsin. There are several leagues for golf enthusiasts to enjoy. For indoor fun, residents can find plenty to do at the Jack Russell Memorial Library. There are book clubs and movie nights for adults and for kids, there's LEGO club, toddler time, parachute play and teen book club. The Wisconsin Automotive Museum, showcasing transportation history, is located in the heart of Hartford.
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Students from all over come together at Hartford High
The School District of Hartford serves the community. Lincoln and Rossman Elementary Schools each educate about half of the city's kindergarten through fifth graders. Both schools have an overall B-minus rating from Niche. Both elementary schools feed into Central Middle School, which has an overall B-minus ranking from Niche. Local high schoolers can attend Hartford Union High School, which serves the city of Hartford, the Town of Hartford and most of the surrounding communities like Erin, Friess Lake, Richfield and Neosho. Hartford Union High School offers over 30 activities and clubs like an annual musical and yearbook club. Hartford Union High School has an overall B rating from Niche.
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City connections
Highway 60 cuts through Hartford, connecting locals to Lake Michigan and Madison, Wisconsin. Milwaukee is roughly 40 miles away. Locals can hop on Interstate 41 and be downtown within an hour.
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Tina Davis
Photography Contributed By
Richard Ebbers
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joe Schwalbach
Joe Schwalbach
First Weber Inc- Mequon
(262) 888-8909
91 Total Sales
1 in Hartford
$780,000 Price
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Ryan Simons
Ryan Simons
Ryan G. Simons Company, Inc.
(608) 571-0073
125 Total Sales
1 in Hartford
$199,000 Price
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Kathy J Polensky
Kathy J Polensky
Realty Executives Platinum
(920) 567-3258
94 Total Sales
1 in Hartford
$419,900 Price
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Brian Paul
Brian Paul
RE/MAX Lakeside-Central
(414) 404-7049
80 Total Sales
1 in Hartford
$420,000 Price
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Joe Schulteis
Joe Schulteis
Allied Realty Group LLC
(262) 217-0304
92 Total Sales
6 in Hartford
$225K - $495K Price Range
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Martin Larson
Martin Larson
Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty - New Berlin
(262) 444-0125
72 Total Sales
1 in Hartford
$200,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Woodlawn Union Park
Independence Park
West Side Park
Hartford Housing Trends
On average, homes in Hartford, WI sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Hartford, WI over the last 12 months is $369,900, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,900
Median Sale Price
$369,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$289,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
247
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,511
Number of Homes for Sale
75
Median Year Built
2021
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,959
On par with the national average
1,925
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,369
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
Open Houses
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Saturday, Sep 27Open House 9/27
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Tuesday, Sep 16Open Tue 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,075 - $1,350 per month
- JJGF 2 - 851-861 Evergreen Dr
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 851-861 Evergreen Dr
- Hartford, WI
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$1,150 - $1,200 per month
- Evergreen Terrace Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 825 Sq Ft
- 744 Evergreen Dr
- Hartford, WI
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$1,650 - $1,715 per month
- BIRCH CROSSING APARTMENTS
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,133+ Sq Ft
- 830 Liberty Ave
- Hartford, WI
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Hartford Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,473
Median Age
41
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,942
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,972
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
26.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
48''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
