Connecticut Housing Market Data
In Connecticut, the median home value across 9 counties is $380,277, with a median gross rent of $1,454/month. Below is a full county-by-county breakdown based on the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates).
Median Home Value
$380,277
Median Rent
$1,454/mo
Owner Occupancy
69.0%
Counties
9
📈 Connecticut Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — Purchase-Only, Quarterly (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2026-Q2
💡 Year-over-Year Trend:
Home prices in Connecticut
rose +4.6%
year-over-year as of 2026-Q2.
(Source: FHFA)
📍 State Economic Snapshot
Aggregate economic and demographic indicators for Connecticut
Employment
1,398,217
private-sector jobs (2025)
- Total establishments: 137,616
BLS QCEW
New Housing Supply
7,273
new units authorized (2025)
U.S. Census Bureau
Net Migration
+28906
filers (2021-2022)
IRS Statistics of Income
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| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | $652,900 | $2,110 | 25.8 |
| 2 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $428,800 | $1,546 | 23.1 |
| 3 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $379,700 | $1,454 | 21.8 |
| 4 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $353,100 | $1,525 | 19.3 |
| 5 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | $335,600 | $1,193 | 23.4 |
| 6 | Capitol Planning Region | $323,700 | $1,411 | 19.1 |
| 7 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $323,400 | $1,365 | 19.7 |
| 8 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $317,700 | $1,330 | 19.9 |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $307,600 | $1,155 | 22.2 |
Top 10 Most Affordable Counties in Connecticut
| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | $652,900 | $2,110 | 25.8 |
| 2 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $428,800 | $1,546 | 23.1 |
| 3 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $379,700 | $1,454 | 21.8 |
| 4 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $353,100 | $1,525 | 19.3 |
| 5 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | $335,600 | $1,193 | 23.4 |
| 6 | Capitol Planning Region | $323,700 | $1,411 | 19.1 |
| 7 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $323,400 | $1,365 | 19.7 |
| 8 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $317,700 | $1,330 | 19.9 |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $307,600 | $1,155 | 22.2 |
All Counties in Connecticut
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | $652,900 | $2,110 | 66.4% |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $428,800 | $1,546 | 65.3% |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $379,700 | $1,454 | 75.8% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $353,100 | $1,525 | 60.5% |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | $335,600 | $1,193 | 76.3% |
| Capitol Planning Region | $323,700 | $1,411 | 65.7% |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $323,400 | $1,365 | 65.1% |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $317,700 | $1,330 | 68.6% |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $307,600 | $1,155 | 77.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14.