Live in an Affordable New England City In fact, the cost of living in Hartford is 13% lower than Connecticut’s average, and the housing cost is 11% lower than the national average, with a median home price of $159,100 and median monthly rent of $914.

Legislators decided that the capitol buildings of both New Haven and Hartford required structural repairs and additional meeting rooms. Furthermore, they deemed the practice of keeping separate books and files at the two locations as potentially wasteful and unnecessary.

Hartford is the capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It was the seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. It is the core city in the Greater Hartford metropolitan area.

Often overshadowed by larger New England cities, the capital of the state of Connecticut is well worth visiting. Booklovers will find plenty of things to do in Hartford, for here they can tour the homes of two American literary giants: Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

These 10 Iconic Foods In Connecticut Will Have Your Mouth Watering

• Hot Lobster Rolls. John Hyun/Flickr.
• Steamed Cheeseburgers. urban bohemian/Flickr.
• Hot Dogs. Marcy/Flickr.
• Deep River Snacks. Deep River Snacks/Facebook.
• Apple Cider. Ryan Taylor/Flickr.
• Homemade Ice Cream. Soli/Flickr.
• PEZ Candy.
• New Haven Style Clam Pie.

As one of the oldest cities in the country, Hartford offers knowledge and culture to stimulate your curious side. Greater Hartford has a vibrant arts community with 300 art venues and cultural attractions. Hartford is home to the Mark Twain House, where most of his famous works were written and his family was raised.

It is known as the “Constitution State”, the “Nutmeg State”, the “Provisions State”, and the “Land of Steady Habits”. It was influential in the development of the federal government of the United States (see Connecticut Compromise).

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