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Home appreciation in Connecticut
Connecticut's FHFA HPI® all-transactions index changed +5.7% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.0% nationally, ranking 4th of 51 states and D.C. Below, compare its 10 3-digit ZIP regions and 5 metro areas.
- 1-year change
- +5.7%
- 5-year change
- +56.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +240%
- State rank (1 year)
- 4th
U.S. +3.0%
4th of 51
U.S. +292%
of 51 states and D.C.
Connecticut vs the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Connecticut: 340.3
- United States: 391.6
Connecticut appreciation by time window
| Window | CT | U.S. | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.7% | +3.0% | +2.6 pts |
| 3 years | +23.6% | +12.9% | +10.8 pts |
| 5 years | +56.1% | +41.3% | +14.8 pts |
| 10 years | +90.6% | +93.3% | −2.7 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +240% | +292% | −51.3 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in Connecticut
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Connecticut →Sorted by one-year change. 10 of 10 regions beat the national one-year change of +3.0%. Place labels name the largest community in each region.
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 067 · Waterbury, CT area | +6.7% | +56.8% | +102% | +217% |
| 2 | 062 · Danielson, CT area | +6.6% | +56.3% | +99.3% | +231% |
| 3 | 060 · New Britain, CT area | +6.2% | +57.3% | +89.2% | +209% |
| 4 | 064 · Meriden, CT area | +5.7% | +54.0% | +88.0% | +233% |
| 5 | 068 · Norwalk, CT area | +5.7% | +53.1% | +78.9% | +263% |
| 6 | 065 · New Haven, CT area | +5.6% | +54.6% | +92.1% | +256% |
| 7 | 069 · Stamford, CT area | +4.8% | +46.7% | +67.3% | +260% |
| 8 | 061 · Hartford, CT area | +4.7% | +61.0% | +91.0% | +250% |
| 9 | 063 · Norwich, CT area | +4.6% | +60.1% | +108% | +275% |
| 10 | 066 · Bridgeport, CT area | +4.4% | +58.9% | +104% | +293% |
Metro areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | +6.4% | +60.9% | +260% |
| New Haven, CT | +6.0% | +54.9% | +251% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | +5.8% | +57.7% | +223% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | +5.2% | +53.3% | +260% |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | +3.9% | +55.2% | +216% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Connecticut
Connecticut's index peaked in Q1 2007, fell 20.1% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q2 2021, about 14.2 years after the top. Today it sits +56.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Connecticut's index has changed +53.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | CT after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +12.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +25.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +37.1% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +53.7% | +76.8% |
If you bought in Connecticut in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the statewide index rate to Q2 2026. Local markets within the state vary widely.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the state rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +236% | $1,008,214 |
| Q2 2000 | +175% | $823,703 |
| Q2 2005 | +69.3% | $507,838 |
| Q2 2010 | +83.5% | $550,599 |
| Q2 2015 | +90.3% | $570,753 |
| Q2 2020 | +76.9% | $530,696 |
| Q2 2021 | +56.1% | $468,333 |
| Q2 2023 | +23.6% | $370,883 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.7% | $317,024 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices gone up in Connecticut?
- FHFA HPI® data for Connecticut shows the all-transactions index changed +5.7% over the year to Q2 2026, +56.1% over five years, +90.6% over ten years, and +240% since Q1 1995.
- Is Connecticut appreciating faster than the national average?
- Over the past year Connecticut's index moved +2.6 pts versus the U.S. (+3.0%), ranking 4th of 51 states and D.C. Over five years the gap is +14.8 pts.
- Which ZIP codes in Connecticut are appreciating fastest?
- Over the past year the strongest of 10 3-digit ZIP regions in Connecticut was ZIP3 067 (Waterbury, CT area) at +6.7%, and the weakest was ZIP3 066 (Bridgeport, CT area) at +4.4%. 10 of 10 beat the national one-year change.