Apartments for rent in Hartford, SD

A small town located in South Dakota, Hartford has just under 3,000 residents. Families with young children can expect to feel welcome, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 33, the town's population is younger than most cities in South Dakota. Most Hartford residents own their homes, and 26% of residents rent. The average rent of $799 a month is slightly above the state average.

Averaging about 23 minutes, Hartford's commute time is slower than the South Dakota average of about 18 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, selected by 50% of commuters, while public transportation is not used. A small percentage of residents walk to work.

Hartford has a relatively high percentage of college graduates compared to the national average (13%), as 18% of the town's residents older than 25 possess a BA, BS, or BFA. Further, 23% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are four primary industries in Hartford: healthcare, retail, construction, and finance. Together, these industries account for 31% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just over $81,000, Hartford workers earn around $16,000 more than their peers elsewhere in South Dakota. Hartford's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.