The Town FilesHartford, New York
Town in Washington County · population 2,193 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $189,500
- Household income
- $65,163
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 43.6
Hartford is a town of 2,193 people in Washington County, New York. The median home is worth $189,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New York towns, quieter than 78% of New York towns.
How Hartford ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hartford is worth $189,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $65,163, which is more affordable than 49% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,098 a month. 80.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hartford | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,098 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $65,163 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Hartford
| People | Hartford | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hartford
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.7°F. About 38.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 75.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hartford since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 10, 2020 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 15, 2024.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| August 31, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4020: Hurricane Irene |
| March 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1827: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 14,838 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Hartford itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Hartford
2 public schools with 364 students, about 7.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 215 | 8.6 |
| FLOYD HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 149 | 6.8 |
Towns near Hartford
- Granville, NY7.1 mi · 6,215 people · home $151,100
- Kingsbury, NY7.1 mi · 12,968 people · home $179,300
- North Granville, NY7.2 mi · 524 people · home $133,800
- Hebron, NY7.5 mi · 1,786 people · home $206,800
- Granville, NY8.5 mi · 2,404 people · home $143,100
- Argyle, NY9.2 mi · 3,644 people · home $249,300
- Hudson Falls, NY9.2 mi · 7,427 people · home $165,200
- Fort Edward, NY10.4 mi · 3,108 people · home $176,100
Hartford questions
Is Hartford, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hartford scores better for retirees than 55% of New York towns and quieter than 78%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Hartford?
The median owner-occupied home in Hartford is valued at $189,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,163, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,098 a month.
What is the weather like in Hartford?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.2 inches of precipitation a year and 75.2 inches of snow.
Does Hartford get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hartford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 10, 2020. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)