Metro area index
Home appreciation in the New Haven, CT metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the New Haven, CT metro area's all-transactions index changed +6.0% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 66th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +6.0%
- 5-year change
- +54.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +251%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 66th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
New Haven, CT vs Connecticut and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- New Haven, CT: 350.9
- 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 | +6.0% | +5.7% | +3.0% | +0.3 pts | +3.0 pts |
| 3 years | +22.3% | +23.6% | +12.9% | −1.4 pts | +9.4 pts |
| 5 years | +54.9% | +56.1% | +41.3% | −1.2 pts | +13.6 pts |
| 10 years | +91.2% | +90.6% | +93.3% | +0.6 pts | −2.1 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +251% | +240% | +292% | +10.6 pts | −40.7 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the New Haven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 065 · New Haven, CT area | CT | +5.6% | +54.6% | +256% | 100% |
| 064 · Meriden, CT area | CT | +5.7% | +54.0% | +233% | 55% |
| 067 · Waterbury, CT area | CT | +6.7% | +56.8% | +217% | 53% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in New Haven, CT area
New Haven, CT area's index peaked in Q1 2007, fell 20.9% to its low in Q2 2014, and regained its peak in Q2 2021, about 14.2 years after the top. Today it sits +55.4% 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 | Q1 2007 | Q2 2014 | -20.9% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +55.4% |
| 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, New Haven, CT area's index has changed +58.5% 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% | +2.1% | +1.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +11.3% | +12.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +24.9% | +25.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +37.5% | +37.1% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +58.5% | +53.7% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the New Haven, 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 | +250% | $1,050,344 |
| Q2 2000 | +190% | $870,812 |
| Q2 2005 | +69.1% | $507,326 |
| Q2 2010 | +83.1% | $549,376 |
| Q2 2015 | +92.1% | $576,235 |
| Q2 2020 | +76.5% | $529,452 |
| Q2 2021 | +54.9% | $464,723 |
| Q2 2023 | +22.3% | $366,768 |
| Q2 2025 | +6.0% | $318,058 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the New Haven, CT area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the New Haven, CT metro area shows changes of +6.0% over one year, +54.9% over five years, and +91.2% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +251% since Q1 1995.
- Is the New Haven, CT area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +3.0 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +13.6 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.