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Hartford, Wisconsin

Introduction to Hartford, Wisconsin

Hartford, Wisconsin is 22 miles N of Waukesha, Wisconsin and 30 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Washington County. The population of the city is 10,905.

Hartford History

Hartford is located in both Washington and Dodge Counties. The area that later became Hartford was first surveyed by Nicolas Simon and John Thiel in 1843. In 1844, a dam was constructed across the rapids in the Rubicon River. A sawmill was built to harness the power that is generated from the flow of the water in order to produce lumber. Railway lines were laid in 1855, connecting Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis and La Crosse. It is said that the community was named after Hartford, Connecticut. However, the community may have received its name from a nearby heart-shaped lake.

Hartford and nearby Attractions

  • Kohler-Andrae State Park
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Pike Lake State Park
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
  • Aztalan State Park
  • Hoard Historical Museum

Things To Do In Hartford

Golfers can enjoy a round at the Washington County Golf Course or at the Hartford Golf Club. Museums in the area include the Clark House Museum, Milton House Museum and the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Local churches include Saint Johns United Church of Christ, the First Congregational Church of Hartford and Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Hartford Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Hartford Higher Education

Higher education is available from Waukesha County Technical College, Cardinal Stritch University and Marquette University.

Comparative Profile of Hartford, WI

Comparing Hartford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity38
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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