Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area's all-transactions index changed +5.2% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 95th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +5.2%
- 5-year change
- +53.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +260%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 95th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT vs Connecticut and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT: 359.7
- Connecticut: 340.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | CT | U.S. | Gap vs CT | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.2% | +5.7% | +3.0% | −0.5 pts | +2.1 pts |
| 3 years | +23.3% | +23.6% | +12.9% | −0.4 pts | +10.4 pts |
| 5 years | +53.3% | +56.1% | +41.3% | −2.8 pts | +12.0 pts |
| 10 years | +84.2% | +90.6% | +93.3% | −6.4 pts | −9.1 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +260% | +240% | +292% | +19.4 pts | −31.9 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 066 · Bridgeport, CT area | CT | +4.4% | +58.9% | +293% | 100% |
| 068 · Norwalk, CT area | CT | +5.7% | +53.1% | +263% | 100% |
| 069 · Stamford, CT area | CT | +4.8% | +46.7% | +260% | 100% |
| 064 · Meriden, CT area | CT | +5.7% | +54.0% | +233% | 12% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area's index peaked in Q2 2006, fell 22.9% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q3 2021, about 15.2 years after the top. Today it sits +49.3% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2006 | Q1 2014 | -22.9% | Q3 2021 (15.2 yrs) | +49.3% |
| CT | Q1 2007 | Q1 2014 | -20.1% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +56.5% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area's index has changed +62.5% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | CT after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.2% | +1.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +12.3% | +12.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +23.6% | +25.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +32.4% | +37.1% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +62.5% | +53.7% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +254% | $1,061,182 |
| Q2 2000 | +168% | $802,895 |
| Q2 2005 | +59.5% | $478,624 |
| Q2 2010 | +84.1% | $552,404 |
| Q2 2015 | +84.3% | $552,941 |
| Q2 2020 | +74.2% | $522,650 |
| Q2 2021 | +53.3% | $459,838 |
| Q2 2023 | +23.3% | $369,765 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.1% | $315,445 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area shows changes of +5.2% over one year, +53.3% over five years, and +84.2% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +260% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +2.1 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +12.0 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.