Hartford, CT
How Happy Are Hartford's Homeowners?
Nicknamed “New England’s Rising Star,” Hartford was not only home to Mark Twain when he published his most famous work, but it’s also considered home base to the nation’s insurance industry. Homeowners in Hartford live in older homes with fewer rooms and fewer square feet compared with homeowners in other parts of the country. But they enjoy easy access to highways, as well as well-run municipal services and utilities. Hartford homeowners would be happier, they say, with a mix of interior and exterior home improvements — including remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, fresh paint and professional landscaping.
Happiest Home Projects
Hartford's homeowners told us about the completed home projects that have brought them the most joy - and about the projects they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Remodeled the kitchen
- Painted interior room/area
- Remodeled a bathroom
- Replaced/refinished flooring
- Planted a garden/landscaping
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Remodel the kitchen
- Remodel a bathroom
- Install or replace driveway or walkway
- Replace/add windows
- Replace/refinish flooring
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Happiest Home Features
Hartford's homeowners told us about the home features that have brought them the most joy - and about the features they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top-Ranking Interior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Hardwood flooring
- Central air conditioning
- Lots of natural light
- Up-to-date kitchen
- One fireplace
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Up-to-date bathrooms
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Marble or quartz countertops
- New windows
- Freshly painted interiors
Top-Ranking Exterior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Patio or deck
- Attached garage
- Trees
- Space for animals
- Privacy
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Professional landscaping
- None
- Front porch
- Freshly painted exterior
- A fire pit
Other Contributors to Home Happiness
It's not just projects and features that make Hartford's homeowners happy, but also factors such as equity, community and accessibility.
What Makes
Homeowners Happy?
- Easy access to highways
- Good local services & utilities
- Good municipal services
- Lots of green space
- Can live & work in close proximity
Overall Home
Happiness
of homeowners consider themselves at least somewhat happy with their homes.
Impact of Home
Equity on Happiness
To Be Happier In My Home
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of homeowners say they would be happier if they could remodel or add on to their homes.
A Snapshot of the Typical Home
The results of our Homeowner Happiness Survey suggest that these characteristics describe the average Hartford home:
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Homeowners have:3.0 bedrooms
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Homeowners have:2.0 bathrooms
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Average time living in home:14 years
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Average square footage:1,800
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Age of home:47 years
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Avg. home price (Feb. '18):142,000Powered by Redfin
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