Hartford is a small city on the Rubicon River in western Washington County, with a traditional downtown, the Schauer Arts Center and the Wisconsin Automotive Museum. Nearby Pike Lake and Kettle Moraine State Forest offer outdoor recreation, and housing ranges from older homes near downtown to newer subdivisions.
Hartford often offers more home for the money than communities closer to Milwaukee, which appeals to both first-time buyers and investors.
Hartford by the numbers
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024 5-year estimates), the City of Hartford in Washington County has a population of 15,821. For anyone weighing Hartford real estate, the median value of an owner-occupied home is $297,100, and 66.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,110 a month, a useful benchmark when evaluating a duplex or other investment property here. Median household income is $82,014, and the median age of residents is 39.1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Homes for sale in Hartford
| Property type | Active listings | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 49 | $225,000 – $1,199,900 |
| Condominiums | 18 | $229,900 – $459,000 |
| Duplexes / two-family | 2 | $450,000 – $1,199,900 |
Map of current listings
Official website: ci.hartford.wi.us