Hartford is a city in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

The city is located within Hartford Township, but is politically independent.

23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Within the city limits of Hartford is one of the endpoints of the Van Buren Trail.

[7] Hartford hosts the annual Strawberry Festival in early June.