Washington County · City
Hartford Real Estate
Homes, condos and duplexes for sale in Hartford, with local insight from Chris Haines.
City of Hartford
- Population
- 15,821
- Median home value
- $297,100
- Median household income
- $82,014
- Median gross rent
- $1,110
- Homes owner-occupied
- 66%
- Median age
- 39.1
Town of Hartford
- Population
- 3,355
- Median home value
- $366,100
- Median household income
- $110,273
- Median gross rent
- $840
- Homes owner-occupied
- 95%
- Median age
- 46
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (Hartford city, Wisconsin; Hartford town, Washington County, Wisconsin).
Hartford is a city of about 16,000 residents in western Washington County (a small part extends into Dodge County), about 35 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee via Highway 60 and US 41. The Rubicon River runs through town, and the downtown area is home to the Schauer Arts and Activities Center and the Wisconsin Automotive Museum.
Just east of the city, Pike Lake and the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest offer a swimming beach, hiking and cross-country ski trails.
Homes and prices
Hartford has older homes near downtown, established neighborhoods from the mid-1900s and newer subdivisions on the edges of the city, along with a good supply of condominiums and duplexes. The surrounding Town of Hartford has larger lots and lake homes, including on Pike Lake. Prices in the city are generally moderate for Washington County, with higher values in the town (see the census figures above).
Schools
The Hartford Joint #1 School District serves elementary and middle school grades, and Hartford Union High School serves Hartford and several surrounding school districts.
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Hartford schools
State test results from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. For more, visit the school district's website.
| School | Type | District | Test scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary | Elementary School | Hartford J1 | Test scores |
| Rossman Elementary | Elementary School | Hartford J1 | Test scores |
| Central Middle | Middle School | Hartford J1 | Test scores |
| Hartford High | High School | Hartford Uhs | Test scores |