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ZIP 06119

Pop. 14,793·Hartford County·36th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,270/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$305
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ZIP 06119 · $2,270
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$2,910
Research median
$2,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,240/yr
At $2,270/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.0% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06119 (West Hartford, CT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,793
Median income
$99,688
Median age
34.9
Renters
56.1%
Age distribution
16.7%
33.3%
21.8%
17.2%
Under 1816.7%
18–3433.3%
35–5421.8%
55–6410.9%
65+17.2%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.1%
12.8%
12.7%
White68.1%
Black12.8%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian4.4%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
13.6%
14.3%
66.8%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma13.6%
Some college14.3%
Bachelor's+66.8%
Housing tenure
43.9%
56.1%
Owner43.9%
Renter56.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06119 in West Hartford, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,547 → $2,270
up 46.7%
Income
$94,292 → $99,688
up 5.7%
Population
14,729 → 14,793
up 0.4%
Renter share
51% → 56.1%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
65.3% → 66.8%
+1.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 06119 in West Hartford, CT has shifted from $1,547 to $2,270, up 46.7% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $99,688 today, compared with $94,292 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 51% to 56.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06119 covers West Hartford, CT. The median rent here is $2,270/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($99,688/yr), ZIP 06119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06119 (West Hartford, CT) is $2,270. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06119's median rent of $2,270/mo is $305 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06119 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06119 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #36 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,270/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,270/mo in ZIP 06119. The local median household income is $99,688/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06119?

Rent in ZIP 06119 has increased 11.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06119 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,270/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($99,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06119 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.1% of ZIP 06119 households are renters, while 43.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06119 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06119 compare to the rest of West Hartford?

ZIP 06119 is more affordable than West Hartford overall. At $2,270/mo, it's $167 below the West Hartford citywide median of $2,437/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,270/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 06119's median household income ($99,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06119 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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