Is now a good time to buy a home in Connecticut?
The typical home value in Connecticut is $453K as of Aug 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 5.1% from a year earlier. Over five years prices have compounded at +7.1% a year. Prices are 2.2% below their 10-year trend line.
Connecticut price trend & forecast
Cities in Connecticut ranked by buy-timing score
| City | Typical value | 1Y change | 5Y CAGR | 12M outlook | Signal | Buy-timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | $452K | +6.4% | +7.0% | +5.9% | BUY | 64/100 |
| New London | $334K | +6.4% | +8.9% | +5.7% | BUY | 61/100 |
| Waterbury | $289K | +3.7% | +9.8% | +1.6% | WAIT | 60/100 |
| East Haven | $368K | +3.7% | +7.0% | +3.2% | BUY | 60/100 |
| New Haven | $343K | +6.6% | +7.0% | +4.1% | BUY | 59/100 |
| New Britain | $314K | +8.4% | +8.7% | +3.9% | BUY | 59/100 |
| Bethel | $572K | +3.9% | +5.7% | +2.9% | ACCUMULATE | 59/100 |
| Bridgeport | $367K | +4.5% | +7.0% | +0.8% | ACCUMULATE | 58/100 |
| Danbury | $495K | +4.8% | +6.4% | +2.6% | ACCUMULATE | 58/100 |
| Greenwich | $2.42M | +14.5% | +8.6% | +9.6% | ACCUMULATE | 57/100 |
| New Canaan | $2.27M | +14.1% | +9.6% | +11.1% | ACCUMULATE | 57/100 |
| Norwalk | $683K | +6.2% | +6.9% | +4.6% | BUY | 55/100 |
| Meriden | $330K | +4.6% | +8.2% | +2.8% | ACCUMULATE | 55/100 |
| Manchester | $337K | +4.9% | +7.5% | +3.2% | BUY | 55/100 |
| East Hartford | $313K | +5.2% | +8.3% | +2.7% | ACCUMULATE | 55/100 |
| Milford | $514K | +4.6% | +7.0% | +2.8% | ACCUMULATE | 55/100 |
| Newtown | $668K | +4.4% | +6.1% | +2.5% | ACCUMULATE | 55/100 |
| Middletown | $370K | +4.8% | +7.7% | +3.3% | BUY | 54/100 |
| Shelton | $569K | +4.8% | +6.6% | +2.5% | ACCUMULATE | 54/100 |
| Norwich | $308K | +6.6% | +8.9% | +3.5% | BUY | 54/100 |
| West Hartford | $514K | +5.9% | +8.3% | +5.2% | BUY | 53/100 |
| Bristol | $353K | +5.9% | +8.4% | +3.1% | BUY | 53/100 |
| Stamford | $731K | +8.3% | +7.1% | +4.5% | BUY | 52/100 |
| Ridgefield | $1.02M | +8.0% | +7.8% | +4.1% | BUY | 52/100 |
| Naugatuck | $355K | +3.3% | +7.5% | +0.8% | WAIT | 51/100 |
| New Milford | $475K | +3.8% | +5.8% | +0.4% | ACCUMULATE | 51/100 |
| Watertown | $394K | +1.1% | +6.0% | +0.9% | ACCUMULATE | 51/100 |
| West Haven | $368K | +8.0% | +7.8% | +0.8% | ACCUMULATE | 50/100 |
| Torrington | $301K | +3.5% | +8.8% | -0.5% | WAIT | 48/100 |
| Ansonia | $387K | +3.4% | +7.4% | +0.5% | WAIT | 48/100 |
| Wethersfield | $441K | +10.1% | +8.2% | +3.3% | BUY | 47/100 |
| Hartford | $205K | +1.2% | +6.7% | +0.3% | WAIT | 46/100 |
| Newington | $383K | +5.4% | +7.9% | +1.5% | ACCUMULATE | 45/100 |
| North Haven | $478K | +5.1% | +6.4% | +0.8% | ACCUMULATE | 45/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to buy a home in Connecticut?
As of Aug 2026, our buy-timing signal for Connecticut is ACCUMULATE — prices are near fair value with a modest expected change (+2.9% over 12 months). Buy opportunistically and negotiate on price. Seasonally, prices tend to be softest around Feb 2027. Buy-timing score: 54/100.
Will home prices in Connecticut go down in 2027?
The model projects +2.9% over the next 12 months: about $467K by Aug 2027, with an 80% range of $457K–$477K (today $453K). Forecasts are statistical and can be wrong — rates, supply and local events matter.
What is the average home price in Connecticut?
The typical (mid-tier) home value in Connecticut is $453K as of Aug 2026, +5.1% year over year.
What is the cheapest time of year to buy in Connecticut?
Historically, prices in Connecticut run lowest in February, about 1.9% below the annual average, and highest in July.
Which areas in Connecticut have the best buy-timing right now?
Highest buy-timing scores: Groton (64/100, BUY), New London (61/100, BUY) and Waterbury (60/100, WAIT). Fastest-rising prices: Greenwich (+14.5%), New Canaan (+14.1%) and Wethersfield (+10.1%).
Other states
Source & method
Data: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — all homes, mid-tier, raw monthly, monthly, latest Aug 2026. Page regenerated 2026-10-08 22:04 PDT. Signals combine valuation vs the long-run trend, momentum and a damped-trend forecast with seasonal adjustment; the “best price window” is the lowest point of the projected path. BUY = prices projected to rise and not stretched; ACCUMULATE = near fair value; WAIT = a dip is projected; HOT = running well ahead of trend; CAUTION = stretched with fading momentum.