Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area's all-transactions index changed +5.8% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 73rd of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +5.8%
- 5-year change
- +57.7%
- Since Q1 1995
- +223%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 73rd
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT vs Connecticut and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT: 322.6
- Connecticut: 340.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | CT | U.S. | Gap vs CT | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.8% | +5.7% | +3.0% | +0.1 pts | +2.7 pts |
| 3 years | +24.1% | +23.6% | +12.9% | +0.5 pts | +11.3 pts |
| 5 years | +57.7% | +56.1% | +41.3% | +1.6 pts | +16.4 pts |
| 10 years | +88.3% | +90.6% | +93.3% | −2.3 pts | −5.0 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +223% | +240% | +292% | −17.7 pts | −69.0 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061 · Hartford, CT area | CT | +4.7% | +61.0% | +250% | 100% |
| 060 · New Britain, CT area | CT | +6.2% | +57.3% | +209% | 95% |
| 062 · Danielson, CT area | CT | +6.6% | +56.3% | +231% | 38% |
| 064 · Meriden, CT area | CT | +5.7% | +54.0% | +233% | 30% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area's index peaked in Q1 2007, fell 15.6% to its low in Q4 2013, and regained its peak in Q2 2021, about 14.2 years after the top. Today it sits +62.0% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2007 | Q4 2013 | -15.6% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +62.0% |
| CT | Q1 2007 | Q1 2014 | -20.1% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +56.5% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area's index has changed +45.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | CT after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.8% | +1.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +13.1% | +12.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +27.1% | +25.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +35.4% | +37.1% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +45.7% | +53.7% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +220% | $958,508 |
| Q2 2000 | +170% | $811,429 |
| Q2 2005 | +76.0% | $528,024 |
| Q2 2010 | +81.6% | $544,790 |
| Q2 2015 | +87.5% | $562,426 |
| Q2 2020 | +75.9% | $527,564 |
| Q2 2021 | +57.7% | $473,000 |
| Q2 2023 | +24.1% | $372,440 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.8% | $317,272 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area shows changes of +5.8% over one year, +57.7% over five years, and +88.3% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +223% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +2.7 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +16.4 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.