Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state and about 24 miles south of "sister-city" Springfield, Massachusetts.
The region sits at the southern end of the Knowledge Corridor, a 30-mile geographical region that stretches north to Springfield, Massachusetts and is home to 32 higher education institutions including Trinity College, the University of Hartford, the University of Connecticut, Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts.
Hartford rises to the occasion with so much to do, you won't know what to do. Downtown bars and clubs rock with live jazz, blues and…well, rock. From Irish to Afghan, Brazilian to Vietnamese, Hartford's restaurant scene sizzles with a never-ending array of authentic cuisine.
Catch the pulse pounding action of Hartford Wolf Pack hockey and UConn men's and women's championship basketball at the Hartford Civic Center or experience the sounds of some of music's biggest names at the Meadows Music Centre.
Broadway magic spellbinds at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford Stage. Explore the city's rich history at the homes of literary legends Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe or the impressive collections at the nation's oldest public art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. You'll soon see why Hartford ranks in the top six percent in North America for its arts and culture.
No matter how you choose to play, Hartford's game.
There is no better place to get an education than the Greater Hartford region. From K-12, to graduate and post graduate courses, the region offers unparalleled educational options.
Housing Cost
Life's worth living in the Hartford region. With big city amenities in a quaint New England setting, the region offers residents unparalleled living options. From urban apartments to stately Victorian homes, you'll find housing for every budget.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $173,200
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 124,512. Hartford covers 17.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 75 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 06103, 06105, 06106, 06112, 06114, 06120
Area codes: 860, 959
Weather
Hartford, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 16.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Hartford is 44.29 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 3.99 Inches.
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