Connecticut Average Home Price by City (2026)

The average home price in Connecticut (CT) is about $447,000 — the 2026 median, at ~$265/sq ft — 55% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$447,000
Connecticut median value
$265
Median price / sq ft
~1,690
sq ft a median budget buys
+55%
vs U.S. median
Stamford — $675,500StamfordBridgeport — $327,000BridgeportHartford — $227,000HartfordGreenwich — $2,533,000Norwalk — $674,000New Haven — $371,000New HavenWaterbury — $283,000Waterbury

Shaded by price · click a city to explore. Colour = median home value.

Considering a move to Connecticut?

Housing in Connecticut is 55% more expensive than the national average, with a typical home around $447,000 and a local rate near $265 per square foot. Among the 18 Connecticut cities we track, Greenwich is the most expensive (median $2,533,000) and Hartford is the most affordable (median $227,000) — so where you land in the state matters as much as the state itself.

Browse Connecticut cities

Greenwich$2,533,000Fairfield$1,161,000Stamford$675,500Norwalk$674,000Granby$595,000Essex$548,000Simsbury$521,500West Hartford$506,000Hartland$449,000Litchfield$445,000Montville$401,000Hamden$387,000New Haven$371,000Canaan$353,000Bridgeport$327,000New Britain$308,000Waterbury$283,000Hartford$227,000

See the cheapest (and most expensive) places to live in Connecticut.

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Home value appreciation in Connecticut

Home prices in Connecticut have risen about 75% over the last 10 years (≈5.8% a year) and +49.3% over 20 years, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. The most recent year came in at +6.1% — still rising. A home worth $447,000 today was worth roughly $255,283 ten years ago.

+6.1%
1-year change
+61.6%
5-year change
+75.1%
10-year change
+49.3%
20-year change

See where that trend takes a specific home with the home appreciation calculator — nationally the median state is +85.6% over 10 years. Past appreciation is a track record, not a forecast; local prices can fall.

Calculators for Connecticut

Run the numbers for Connecticut with the local rates already filled in — change any input to test your own situation.

Property taxannual tax at local effective ratesAffordability by salarythe price your income supports hereMonthly paymentPITI on a home at this priceRent affordabilityyour max rent vs the local medianUtility costselectric, gas, water and internet per monthHome insurancetypical premium for this stateCost to buildnew-construction cost per sq ft here

Salary needed to buy a home in Connecticut

To buy the typical $447,000 home in Connecticut with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $122,000 a year (about $2,840 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $144,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down paymentCash downMonthly paymentIncome needed
5% (+PMI)$22,400$3,530/mo$151,000/yr
10% (+PMI)$44,700$3,370/mo$144,000/yr
20%$89,400$2,840/mo$122,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in Connecticut

At about $265 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in Connecticut:

BudgetApprox. sizeWhat that looks like locally
$250k940 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k1130 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k1510 sq ftaround the typical home here
$500k1890 sq ftaround the typical home here
$600k2260 sq ftabove the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens filtered to Connecticut so you can compare your current home against every Connecticut city we track.

Connecticut home prices: frequently asked

What salary do you need to buy a house in Connecticut? +
For the typical $447,000 home in Connecticut, a household income of about $122,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $144,000; with 5% down about $151,000.
What is the average home price in Connecticut? +
The average home price in Connecticut is about $447,000 as of 2026, at roughly $265 per square foot — 55% more expensive than the U.S. median of $289,000. That figure is the statewide median across the ZIP codes we track, which is what most price reports mean by the average.
What is the median home price in Connecticut (CT)? +
About $447,000 in 2026. The median is the mid-point home — half of homes cost more, half less — and it is the better yardstick than a true mean, which a handful of luxury sales can drag upward. At $265/sq ft, a median budget in Connecticut buys roughly 1,690 sq ft of home.
Where is Connecticut most and least expensive? +
Among the 18 Connecticut cities tracked here, Greenwich is the priciest (median $2,533,000) and Hartford is the most affordable (median $227,000). ZIP-level prices within one city vary further, so check the city page for your area.
Are home values in Connecticut going up? +
Over the last 10 years home prices in Connecticut changed about +75.1% (≈5.8% a year), and +6.1% in the latest year, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. Over 20 years: +49.3%. Past gains are not a guarantee of future ones.