Hartford is New England's rising star with a population of high earning, high spending, and highly desirable consumers. Hartford/New Haven market, is one of the most affluent and educated markets in the nation, representing one-third of Connecticut’s population.
- Total population: 2.0 million
- Total households: 1 million
Hartford’s economic development is thriving. It is home to scores of international companies like Aetna, United Technologies, The Hartford, Gerber Scientific and ESPN.
Harford region ranks:
- #1 in GDP/capita and #2 in labor productivity in the world.
- #5 in attracting venture capital.
- #17 in the top 40 real estate markets for business expansion.
The Hartford 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.
Tribune 365 brings national brands to Harford market in print, online, and broadcast.
Sources: Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford; Demographia, April 2007; 2007 Claritas
