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Hartford

Hartford

$409,176 Average Value
$251 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

A historic small town with colonial charm

Hartford is a historic industrial community west of Providence that shows its character through the well-maintained houses and small-town familiarity. Local shops and restaurants along Hartford Avenue are hubs for locals to gather, perhaps bumping into each other at a 100-year-old bakery. A former sheep farm and factory yard was restored into one of the two popular parks of the area and provides not only educational programs on the industrial history of the area but miles of biking trails along the river and expansive meadows of the wildflowers. Direct access to the area’s interstates and freeways makes any commute a breeze, whether it’s 2 miles to Providence or across state.

Palmeries has been providing tasty treats to residents of Hartford for over a century.
Palmeries has been providing tasty treats to residents of Hartford for over a century.
Delicious fried chicken is served at Pollo Castellano in Hartford.
Delicious fried chicken is served at Pollo Castellano in Hartford.
Discover authentic Central American flavors at Panaderia El Quetzal in Hartford's neighborhood.
Discover authentic Central American flavors at Panaderia El Quetzal in Hartford's neighborhood.
Hartford offers Hispanic eateries and American-style bakeries among its cuisines.
Hartford offers Hispanic eateries and American-style bakeries among its cuisines.
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Historical beauty maintained in small neighborhoods

“I think the charm of Hartford is the array of beautiful historic capes and colonials that have kept their original character,” says real estate broker Jarrod Lewis, who also lives in Hartford and formerly ran a barber shop in town. A feature of Hartford’s residential areas are the homes dating from 1870 at their earliest up to the 1970s. Colonial and Colonial Revival homes carry the history of the area and can be found in several types like bungalows and multi-level houses. Prices in the area start at $120,000 for smaller homes under 1,000 square feet, while more spacious and updated homes cost up to $500,000. The neighborhood itself presents streets lined by small yards, offering a bit of space for gardening and close quarters with neighbors.

Bungalow styles homes are readily available in Hartford.
Bungalow styles homes are readily available in Hartford.
Hartford is known for it's selection of charming Cape Cod homes.
Hartford is known for it's selection of charming Cape Cod homes.
Raised Ranch homes are the top choice among Hartford neighborhood residences.
Raised Ranch homes are the top choice among Hartford neighborhood residences.
Rows of Colonial Revival homes are found along the streets of Hartford.
Rows of Colonial Revival homes are found along the streets of Hartford.
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Arts-focused learning at Providence Public Schools

Providence Public Schools are rated overall with a C on Niche.com but rank high in diversity and college prep opportunities. Anthony Carnevale Elementary School follows this trend, rated highly in diversity but earning a C overall. The student-teacher ratio for the school is 12:1. Delsesto Middle School is rated C-minus but is one of the 60 schools nationwide that is part of the national Turnaround Arts program, which is a strategic education approach incorporating the use of creative arts to help prioritize education. Classical High School is rated as the second-best public high school in Rhode Island and earns an A. The school offers a summer travel program, which allows students to travel abroad and provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

Young minds thrive at Anthony Carnevale Elementary in Hartford, Providence.
Young minds thrive at Anthony Carnevale Elementary in Hartford, Providence.
Discover excellence at Classical High School, one of Providence's best-rated schools.
Discover excellence at Classical High School, one of Providence's best-rated schools.
Classical High School has a robust athletics program.
Classical High School has a robust athletics program.
Delsesto Middle School in Hartford, Providence nurtures thriving young minds.
Delsesto Middle School in Hartford, Providence nurtures thriving young minds.
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Industrial areas restored to nature at Merino Park

The area features two distinct and popular parks. Merino Park, as its name suggests, is a former sheep farm and industrial factory plaza for merino wool production. It features a playground, a wildflower meadow full of local wildlife and a biking trail that runs along the Woonsaquatucket River. The park also partners with the Woonaquartucket Teen Adventure program, which teaches local park and industrial history. Johnston Park sits at the end of Hartford Avenue and is where many residents spend time at sporting events, seasonal festivals and along the walking trails. The park offers spaces for adult softball leagues and a variety of popular children’s sports, as well as a dog park.

Nature awaits at Johnston Memorial Park, just minutes from Hartford in Johnston.
Nature awaits at Johnston Memorial Park, just minutes from Hartford in Johnston.
Merino Park borders the  Woonasquatucket River in Hartford.
Merino Park borders the Woonasquatucket River in Hartford.
See Downtown Providence from atop Hartford’s Merino Park pedestrian bridge.
See Downtown Providence from atop Hartford’s Merino Park pedestrian bridge.
The Merino Park Woonasquatucket River run through northern Hartford.
The Merino Park Woonasquatucket River run through northern Hartford.
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A local hub at Palmeries Bakery

Hartford Ave serves as the area’s main thoroughfare and is lined with local favorites in addition to chain stores. Locals tend to congregate at restaurants like Luigi’s, an Italian diner and bar; Bar 101, a cheap but comfortable bar and grill; and Hei Place, a modern sushi place. Most important to locals is Palmeries, a 100-year-old bakery where many residents get prepared foods, pastries and pizzas. “Those are the spots that you always run into everyone you know, and the regulars stay steady,” says Lewis. While leisure shopping options are limited, locals can go to Smithfield Crossings, a strip mall plaza just under four miles away from the neighborhood with shopping options like Target and Home Depot.

Palmieries’ sweet legacy lives on with 100 plus years of baking tradition in Hartford.
Palmieries’ sweet legacy lives on with 100 plus years of baking tradition in Hartford.
Savor the artistry of sushi at Hei Place, minutes from Hartford in the heart of Johnston.
Savor the artistry of sushi at Hei Place, minutes from Hartford in the heart of Johnston.
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Two miles from Providence

“The best part of Hartford is the accessibility. You can access all the major highways in minutes from any direction,” says Lewis. Hartford sits right along Route 6, which leads to Interstate 295 and Interstate 95, both of which give access to the rest of Rhode Island and out of state. The town is also only 2 miles outside of Providence, so folks looking for broader shopping and dining options can easily reach the capital city.

Indulge at Cheesecake Factory, minutes from Hartford in Providence Place Mall.
Indulge at Cheesecake Factory, minutes from Hartford in Providence Place Mall.
Cheesecake Factory, a short drive from Hartford, awaits at Providence Place Mall.
Cheesecake Factory, a short drive from Hartford, awaits at Providence Place Mall.
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Parks in this Area

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Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

19 min drive

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Hartford Before King Philip

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Plainfield Opposite Sanford

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Plainfield Before Merino

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Hartford Before Bowlet

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Hartford & Killingly

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Hartford Before Flower

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Hartford Before Laurel Hill

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hartford US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Hartford Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$379,000
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$394,950
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$185,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
899
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,554
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,244
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,177
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
571
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,609
Median Age
32
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,670
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$52,233

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
76.4%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
10.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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