Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT local economy
70th
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ranks in the 70th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 14,765 in January 2025, up 6.5% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 172 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 599,006 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 14,765 in January 2025, up 6.5% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 172 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT rank among United States metros?
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ranks in the 70th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?
- New business applications or registrations in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT was 14,765 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT was 172 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT was 599,006 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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