Hartford, Alabama 

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Population

2,630

+0.9% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

Median Income

$24,245

Median Home Price

$140,500

Median Age

41.9

Comfort Index (Climate)

4.4 / 7.7

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Hartford, Alabama

Hartford, AL is a small town located in Geneva County. It's an ideal place for people who want to enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle. The town has a modest population of just over 2,000 people, and its small-town charm makes it a great place to call home. The downtown area is filled with historic buildings, boutique shops, and locally owned restaurants that provide plenty of fun activities for residents. Nature lovers will appreciate the close proximity of the Choctawhatchee River as well as nearby forests and parks. Hartford provides a lot of opportunities for people who want to stay connected with nature while still having easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options in nearby cities like Dothan and Enterprise. Small agricultural city - Extreme southeast Alabama near the Florida and Georgia borders.
State: Alabama
County: Geneva County
Metro Area: Dothan Metro Area
City: Hartford
Zip Codes: 36344
Cost of Living: -23.0% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 370 ft above sea level

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Hartford, Al Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Small-town atmosphere
Healthcare
Cost of living
Cons
Summer heat and humidity
Isolation
Entertainment

What Bert Has To Say About Dothan Metro Area

Dothan is a quiet but prosperous town serving a large agricultural area specializing in peanuts and other nuts but also rich in cotton and poultry. Industries include food processing and a relatively broad assortment of others, including Michelin Tire and Sony, GE, International Paper and Pemco (aircraft). Dothan is central to other Southeast markets and thus acts as a transportation, mostly trucking, hub.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Hartford is 2.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hartford jobs have increased by 1.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Hartford's cost of living is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Hartford's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Hartford, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Geneva county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 86.5% to 12.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Hartford's population is 2,630 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 27.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Hartford is Real Estate: $140,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.9%.

SCHOOLS
Hartford public schools spend $7,887 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.8 students per teacher in Hartford. More Education



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Housing Market in Hartford

It's a good time to buy in Hartford. Home Appreciation is up 10.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Hartford is $140,500.
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Reviews for Hartford   1 Reviews
Advantages to Hartford, Alabama - 2/26/2008
If you are looking for a relaxed life style,and family values, then this is a place to consider. Think about turning the clock back about twenty years, thats about how... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN HARTFORD, ALABAMA
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