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ZIP 06042

Population: 23,822 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 06042 is $324,258 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,012 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,173/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,258

Typical home value

+4.5%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$324,258
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+20.1%
5-year appreciation
+44.2%
10-year appreciation
+96.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$324,258

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,012
Median list price
$314,900
Median price per sqft
$222
1-year sale-price change
+7.9%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
107.4%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
12 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,173/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,933/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,303/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,542/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.6 : 1
Schools include
Bowers School, Buckley School, Keeney School, Waddell School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
15
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Precision Plating Corp. (5.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 in
Annual snowfall
20.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
464
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
98,845
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
83,918

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Heckler Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
42
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
42.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,107
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 06042State medianUS median
Typical home value$324,258—$288,527
Median sale price$335,012—$325,000
Median days on market12 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,173/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,107—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 06042?
$324,258.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06042?
$335,012.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06042?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06042?
Typical rent: $2,173/month.
Is ZIP 06042 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 06042. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06042?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06042?
4 schools (4 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 06042 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06042?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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