Apartments for rent in East Hartford, CT

The town of East Hartford, Connecticut is home to slightly less than 51,000 residents. The city's residents, at an average age of just over 38, are younger than most cities in Connecticut. The majority of residents own their homes in East Hartford, and 43% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $973 a month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Connecticut. Over the course of a year, renters in East Hartford will save around $2,100 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 24 minutes, shorter than most cities in Connecticut, East Hartford residents have found that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used extensively. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

There are three primary industries in East Hartford: healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 23% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $65,000, East Hartford workers take home less than their peers elsewhere in Connecticut. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the state average, East Hartford has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (6%). Additionally, 13% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.