Why Live in West Hartford
With a population of over 64,000 people, a busy town center, walkable streets and a hot housing market, West Hartford is among the more desirable suburbs in the Hartford area. It combines suburban and urban elements to create an environment that’s bustling and vibrant, yet still family-friendly and community-oriented. “It’s probably the most popular town in this part of Connecticut,” says Dawn Mikuláštík Gagliardi, a West Hartford native and lead Realtor of the Gagliardi Team at Serhant in West Hartford. “I find a lot of people are moving here from California, New York, Boston because it’s more affordable but still close to major cities.” The median price of a single-family home in West Hartford is $500,000, nearly double the median price of $265,000 in Hartford, and sales prices have increased by 17% year-over-year. However, home costs are still lower than nearby suburbs such as Avon and Farmington, which have median prices in the $600,000s. Styles include Cape Cods and ranch-style houses, as well as more spacious Traditional and Colonial Revival homes. Multifamily properties are also common near downtown. Many homes sit on less than half an acre on loosely gridded subdivisions
Home Trends in West Hartford, CT
On average, homes in West Hartford, CT sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Hartford, CT over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$527,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$439,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$339,900
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$231,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Number of Homes for Sale
58
Last 12 months Home Sales
682
Median List Price
$479,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%