Buyer demand remains strong. Sellers continue to hold leverage. And homeowners across Hartford County’s most desirable suburbs have seen significant, durable equity growth  over the past decade. That combination explains why Zillow  recently ranked Hartford County  as the #1 housing market in the country for 2026  — and why that ranking isn’t about hype or a short-term surge. To understand what’s really happening in this market, you have to look beyond headlines and into the