City in Washington County, Wisconsin. Data-backed housing guide by Kinan Sawar, MD — REALTOR® at Shorewest, REALTORS®. Figures as of 2026-07-03.
| Typical home value | $382,565 |
|---|---|
| 1-year change | +4.9% |
| 5-year change | +34.1% |
| Typical rent | $1,050 per month |
| Gross rent yield | +3.3% |
The typical home in Hartford, Wisconsin is worth about $382,565 as of 2026-07-03, up 4.9% over the past year and up 34.1% over five years. Source: Zillow Home Value Index, compiled by Sawar Homes.
Washington County carries the highest median home value of any county in this dataset's seven-county region — $468,207. Hartford is one of the county's lower-priced ways in. The city's typical home value is $382,565 as of April 30, 2026, about $86,000 (18.3%) under the county median, ranking 12 of 15 Washington County municipalities.
Hartford is also one of the few markets in the area with published rental data: typical rent is $1,050 per month, producing a gross rent yield of 3.29% against the typical home value.
Values rose 4.9% over the past year and 34.1% over five years. Hartford also prices below the seven-county regional median of $455,834 — a discount of roughly $73,000.
Within its neighborhood of comps, Hartford at $382,565 sits above Kewaskum ($365,413), West Bend ($357,962), and Newburg ($349,843), but well under Jackson ($426,328). In Washington County, being 12th of 15 by value still means a typical home under $400,000 in a county whose median is nearly $470,000 — the county's premium markets skew the distribution upward.
The ZIP-level data adds nuance: 53027 shows a typical value of $411,077, about $29,000 above the citywide figure, with typical rent of $1,068. The citywide rent of $1,050 against a $382,565 typical value yields 3.29% gross — a figure investors can use as a starting point before taxes, insurance, maintenance, and vacancy.
On trajectory: 34.1% cumulative growth over five years versus 4.9% in the most recent year suggests the pace has settled from its earlier highs. Past growth does not guarantee future results.
| ZIP code | Typical home value | 1-year change | Typical rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53027 | $411,077 | +6.0% | $1,068/mo |
| Homes sold (arms-length, single-family) | 265 |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $355,000 |
| Middle 50% of sales | $272,000 to $430,000 |
| Government-backed financing (FHA/VA/USDA) | 3% |
| Seller-financed | 0.4% |
Over the 12 months ending June 2026, 265 single-family homes sold in Hartford, Wisconsin in arms-length transactions, at a median price of $355,000. Half of those sales fell between $272,000 and $430,000. Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue real estate transfer returns, compiled by Sawar Homes — every recorded sale, including for-sale-by-owner and builder-direct transactions that never appear in the MLS.
Zillow’s typical-home-value estimate for Hartford is $382,565, while homes that actually changed hands had a median price of $355,000 — a difference of -7.2%. These measure different things, and neither is wrong: the index estimates the value of every home whether or not it sold, while the sale figure reflects only the homes that changed hands, which usually skew toward the more affordable end of the market.
For buyers, Hartford's core appeal in the numbers is the county discount: a typical home costs about $86,000 less than the Washington County median and about $73,000 less than the regional median. Comps within a short drive run from Newburg at $349,843 to Jackson at $426,328, so buyers can calibrate quickly. Note that ZIP 53027 prices above the citywide typical value, so budgets should flex by location within the market.
For sellers, a 4.9% one-year gain and a five-year run of 34.1% provide a solid appreciation backdrop for pricing. Hartford's position below the county median can widen the buyer pool to include those priced out of the county's higher-value markets. The 3.29% gross yield also puts investor buyers in play at the right price point. None of this guarantees a specific sale price or timeline — accurate comps and condition drive outcomes.
Hartford keeps a compact downtown of two-story brick storefronts along Main Street near the Rubicon River, with the Wisconsin Automotive Museum — home of the locally built Kissel cars — and the Schauer Arts Center nearby. Just east of the city, the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest adds a swimming beach, the Powder Hill observation tower and a segment of the Ice Age Trail.
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The typical home value in Hartford is $382,565 as of April 30, 2026. ZIP 53027 runs higher, at a typical value of $411,077.
By typical value it ranks 12 of 15 Washington County municipalities, about $86,000 below the county median of $468,207.
Typical rent is $1,050 per month citywide, and $1,068 in ZIP 53027, per data as of April 30, 2026.
Gross rent yield is 3.29% based on typical rent of $1,050 per month against the typical home value of $382,565. That is before taxes, insurance, maintenance, and vacancy.
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Home values and rents are Zillow ZHVI/ZORI estimates for the named area, as of 2026-07-03; incomes and population are U.S. Census (SAIPE, Population Estimates); migration is IRS Statistics of Income. Area-level statistical estimates for information only — not an appraisal, and not financial, legal, or tax advice.