Town of

West Hartford

Connecticut
westhartfordct.gov/
50 South Main Street, 06107
Phone: (860) 561-7500
Mayor: Shari Cantor
Town Manager: Richard Ledwith

Sustainable CT Designation: Gold Certified

Demographics

Population63,620
Median Household Income (2023)129,890
Per Capita Income (2023)$71,170
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate64.71%
Median Home Value (2023)265,200
Median Rent (2023)1,389
Total Households (2025)26,276

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$7,288,657,087
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$15,823,616,336
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$96,965.94
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)44.78
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$288,018,036.80
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$11,188,855.13
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$19,146,726.70
Total Tax Levy$318,353,618.60
Tiered PILOT$197,963.20
Supplemental Revenue Sharing$400,000
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$27,820
Town Aid Road$919,147.74
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$678451.37
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$805,784
Education Cost Sharing$25,567,009
Adult Education$2,184
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$1008.25
Total State Grants$949,216.85
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List1.70%

Governance

Form of GovernmentCouncil-Manager
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of West Hartford

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

The Town of West Hartford prides itself on being a welcoming community, boasting overall attractiveness, exceptional customer service, active citizen involvement, engaged public safety services, top-rated schools, and diversity - all characteristics that make our town a desirable place to live. West Hartford offers a variety of year-round special events and outstanding recreational facilities, including golf courses, a skating rink, senior centers, parks, a community center, a farm, and indoor and outdoor pools, as well as three public libraries. In addition, West Hartford has a robust retail and service business network, dynamic shopping and dining districts, and thriving manufacturing and industrial areas. In 2025, the U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Places to Live in America placed West Hartford in the #19 spot nationwide and #1 in Connecticut and the Northeast out of 859 cities and towns.

Geography

CountyHARTFORD
Council of Government (COG)Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
Area (sq. miles)22.4
Public Roads-Town210.30

Representation

US Congressional District1
State Senate Districts5
State House6
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