Connecticut Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Connecticut?
The Connecticut housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 4.4% year-over-year. there are currently 1,120 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$422,919
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+49.6%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$2,042/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
1,120
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Connecticut vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Connecticut: $2,042/mo (+2.9% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $422,919 and average rent of $2,042/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Connecticut is 17.3. A ratio of 15-21 means it could go either way — run the numbers.
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Explore housing data for 5 metro areas in Connecticut. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Bridgeport, CT
$652,493
Avg rent: $2,719/mo
Torrington, CT
$404,823
Avg rent: $1,782/mo
Norwich, CT
$400,106
Avg rent: $1,860/mo
New Haven, CT
$385,594
Avg rent: $1,984/mo
Hartford, CT
$376,562
Avg rent: $1,864/mo
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