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ZIP 06824

Population: 36,716 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 06824 is $1.15M — up 9.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.35M after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,339/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.15M

Typical home value

+9.3%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.15M
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+20.3%
5-year appreciation
+45.7%
10-year appreciation
+71.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.15M

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.35M
Median list price
$1.29M
Median price per sqft
$526
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
136
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
105.9%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+3.6%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,339/mo
1-year rent change
+9.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,071/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,399/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,878/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,573/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
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
Dwight Elementary School, Fairfield Woods Middle School, Holland Hill School, Jennings School, Riverfield School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,948
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Raymark Industries, Inc. (8.1 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
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
77,717
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
74,364

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
96
Hospitals include
WATERBURY HOSPITAL, STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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
1961
Housing built before 1970
62.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
89.5%

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

How it compares

ZIP 06824State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.15M—$288,527
Median sale price$1.35M—$325,000
Median days on market28 days—51 days
Typical rent$3,339/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001—$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 06824?
$1.15M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06824?
$1.35M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06824?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06824?
Typical rent: $3,339/month.
Is ZIP 06824 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 06824. 1,948 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06824?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06824?
11 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 06824 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06824?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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