HEAD TO HEAD
Hartford vs New Haven
Hartford leads New Haven on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Hartford, CT
wins 3 of 5 factors
New Haven, CT
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Hartford | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 81 ◆ | 80 |
| Affordable to rent | 59 ◆ | 52 |
| Climate comfort | 42 | 46 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 40 | 40 |
| Big-city amenities | 88 ◆ | 84 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Hartford | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $400K | $408K |
| Typical rent | $1,975/mo | $2,186/mo |
| Average temperature | 9.5°C | 10°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.91 kWh/m²/day | 3.91 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #49 | #68 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.