Home project costs in Hartford, CT
Every project we cover, priced for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford area is 102.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Hartford 44th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 97.3. BLS counts roughly 599,770 jobs here.
In Hartford, 34 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 3 below, and 1 is level with it. The biggest premiums are paver patio (+14%), retaining wall (+13%) and inground pool (+13%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−5%), hardwood flooring (−2%) and attic insulation (−1%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Hartford Brainard Fld, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 20°F, a July average high of 85°F and 43 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Hartford
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.76 | $27.06 | $35.02 | $22.66 | 1.19 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.29 | $31.14 | $40.07 | $29.12 | 1.07 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $31.24 | $36.89 | $49.20 | $28.78 | 1.28 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.16 | $37.11 | $44.86 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.28 | $27.47 | $31.41 | $27.41 | 1.00 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.18 | $37.34 | $45.20 | $30.38 | 1.23 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.77 | $31.59 | $45.17 | $26.65 | 1.19 |
Concrete & paving in Hartford
The 7 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Hartford, from +3% (concrete slab) to +14% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Hartford | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,350 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Hartford | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Hartford | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Hartford | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio cost in Hartford | 300 sq ft | $3,400 – $6,250 | +14% |
| Concrete patio cost in Hartford | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Hartford | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,200 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in Hartford
The 2 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Hartford, from +3% (wood deck) to +5% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Hartford | 300 sq ft | $7,750 – $15,600 | +3% |
| Composite deck cost in Hartford | 300 sq ft | $12,600 – $25,300 | +5% |
Building & additions in Hartford
Across these 2 projects, Hartford averages +5% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +6% and detached garage lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Hartford | 576 sq ft | $30,200 – $60,600 | +4% |
| Home addition cost in Hartford | 300 sq ft | $40,200 – $81,500 | +6% |
Doors & windows in Hartford
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Hartford, from level (front door) to +5% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Hartford | 1 door | $730 – $3,750 | +2% |
| Storm door cost in Hartford | 1 door | $360 – $970 | +2% |
| Front door cost in Hartford | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Hartford | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,300 | +3% |
| Patio door cost in Hartford | 1 door | $620 – $6,300 | +5% |
Fencing in Hartford
The 4 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Hartford, from +1% (vinyl fence) to +8% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Hartford | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Hartford | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,250 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Hartford | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,700 | +8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Hartford | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,800 | +4% |
Roofing & exterior in Hartford
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Hartford, from −1% (attic insulation) to +11% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Hartford | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,900 – $13,700 | +11% |
| Metal roof cost in Hartford | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,700 – $35,300 | +10% |
| Gutters cost in Hartford | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,450 | +7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Hartford | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,800 – $26,400 | +5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Hartford | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | −1% |
Kitchen & bath in Hartford
Across these 5 projects, Hartford averages +5% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +9% and kitchen remodel lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Hartford | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,700 | +4% |
| Shower pan cost in Hartford | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Hartford | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Hartford | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Hartford | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Hartford
Across these 5 projects, Hartford averages +10% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at +13% and sod installation lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Hartford | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,250 | +8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Hartford | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,300 – $14,900 | +13% |
| Sod installation cost in Hartford | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,500 | +6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Hartford | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,000 | +10% |
| Inground pool cost in Hartford | 450 sq ft | $40,700 – $127,000 | +13% |
Flooring & interior in Hartford
The 3 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Hartford, from −5% (laminate flooring) to +4% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Hartford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Hartford | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Hartford | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Hartford | 200 sq ft | $2,700 – $10,200 | +4% |
Hartford against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Hartford prices +5% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Norwich is the lowest at +3% (25 miles) and Worcester the highest at +11% (55 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CTthis page | 102.7 | 97.3 | +5% | |
| Norwich, CT | 25 miles | 100.4 | 97.3 | +3% |
| Waterbury, CT | 30 miles | 99.8 | 97.3 | +4% |
| Springfield, MA | 30 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |
| New Haven, CT | 30 miles | 104.6 | 97.3 | +6% |
| Amherst, MA | 45 miles | 100.2 | 97.0 | +9% |
| Worcester, MA | 55 miles | 102.5 | 97.0 | +11% |