About Us

Hartland is a rural town located in Windsor County, with a population of around 3,200. We are located just west of the Connecticut River in Vermont's south central region. Our town is comprised of approximately 28,500 acres of forested hills and farmland. 

Hartland was chartered July 10, 1761, when New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth granted a charter that divided the land into 71 equal shares. The grant called the town Hertford, and that name continued until an act of the Legislature in 1782 attempted to lessen the confusion with Hartford by changing the name to Hartland. 

Hartland has a population of 3,223 according to the 2000 Census with approximately 900 families and an average family size of 2 adults and one child. The income per capita is $23,715, and a median family income of $55,354, median household income of $49,388.  There are approximately 12.3% of residents working in the community.  The unemployment rate is 1.2%.  1,049 homes are owner occupied, and 221 renter occupied with approximately 112 vacant.

The top five industries in which residents work are:

1. Manufacturing, durable goods.
2. Retail trade
3. Health services
4. Construction
5. Other professional services

 The Constable, and Vermont State Police provide police coverage for the community.

 Area Newspapers: Eagle Times, Valley News, Vermont Standard