Moving from Hartford, CT, to Boston, MA

Making a home in a larger city 

Leaving Hartford, CT, for Boston keeps you in New England, but you’ll want to prepare for life in a much larger city. Boston is a bustling capital city with over 675,000 residents and nearly 5 million in the metro, while Hartford has only 121,000 and 1.2 million in the metro.  

Keep reading to learn what opportunities await you in the capital of Massachusetts, also known as “Bean Town,” thanks to its signature dish of Boston baked beans. 

Expect more snow in Boston 

Boston and Hartford have similar average yearly temperatures, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Winter lows in both cities average 19 degrees and summer highs typically stay in the low 80s.  

Bring along all your Connecticut winter gear to stay toasty for the weather. Boston gets around 48 inches of snow annually, 10 degrees more than Hartford.  

Hartford averages 189 sunny days each year, with 49 inches of rain annually. You can expect around 200 sunny days and 47 inches of rain in Boston for the year. 

Bean Town trivia 

Check out these interesting facts about Boston: 

• Boston Common, established in 1634, is the oldest public park in the U.S. 
• Nicknamed “Bean Town” for its famous Boston baked beans, the city is also known for seafood and Boston Cream Pie. 
• The Boston Latin School, founded in 1635, is the oldest public school in the country. 
• The city was integral in the American Revolution and contains landmarks, including the site of the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere’s house. 
• The oldest subway in the U.S. opened in Boston in 1897. 
• You can view 16 historical sites in the city on the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail. 

Boston job market 

Boston’s historical significance makes the city a popular tourist destination, so it’s no surprise that hospitality and tourism are important industries. Other residents find employment in commercial fishing, education, healthcare, and technology. 

Top employers in the area include Boston University, Harvard, Northeastern, Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. 

U-Pack makes it easy to move to Massachusetts 

Through our nationwide service centers, including locations near Hartford and Boston, U-Pack is ready to help you move to a new home. We’re a self-moving service with more than 25 years of experience in long-distance moves.  

Instead of renting a truck, loading your belongings and driving it hundreds or thousands of miles, you pack and load into our equipment, and we handle the rest. Get a free, no-obligation quote online today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.