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Hartford, MI
City in Van Buren County, Michigan.
Population
2,458
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,809
ZIP codes
0
Hartford and its ZIP codes
Hartford at a glance
- Hartford is about 10 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,171, 42% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 (53% below Michigan) and median rent is $837 a month.
Local data for Hartford, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hartford, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,171
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
6.9%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (844), Irish Americans (198), German Americans (181).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Buren County. PPP loans are for Hartford.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,990
21,582 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $7,256 per person
How people get to work
Hartford, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hartford, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hartford, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Crime in Hartford
Hartford Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 81
- per 100,000 people · 19% of the MI rate
- Property crime
- 530
- per 100,000 people · 41% of the MI rate
Cities near Hartford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatervlietCity | 4.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Paw Paw LakeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.1 |
| LawrenceVillage | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| ColomaCity | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| BangorCity | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| MillburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake Michigan BeachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| BreedsvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| DecaturVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Benton HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Paw PawVillage | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| South HavenCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| DowagiacCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| Benton HarborCity | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| Eau ClaireVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BloomingdaleVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hartford, MI in?
- Hartford is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Hartford, MI?
- About 2,458 people live in Hartford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hartford?
- Nearby places include Watervliet (4.9 mi), Paw Paw Lake (5.6 mi), Lawrence (6 mi), Coloma (7.3 mi), Bangor (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023