City profile
Hartford, WI
Washington County · Population 15,821
Hartford is a town in Washington County, WI with about 15,821 residents and a typical home value near $297,000. It is 31 miles from Milwaukee, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$297,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,988
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
106
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.51%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.65%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.72%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 68/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
36 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 31% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
15,821
Black population
1.1%
County
Washington County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 15,821 residents
- Typical home value about $297,000
- 31 miles from Milwaukee, WI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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