The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06051 sells for about $265,000, or $215 per square foot.
Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,187 a month.
ZIP 06051 — New Britain
The 06051 housing market shows moderate activity with recent sales prices ranging between $235,000 and $435,000. Specific metrics such as months of supply, rental rates, and effective tax rates are not currently published at the ZIP level. Market conditions appear stable based on recent transaction data.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, commuters seeking transit access to Hartford, and investors looking for high-demand rental opportunities in an urban-adjacent setting.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.9% · poverty 23.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 06051, Hartford County, CT
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in New Britain are generally higher than the national average, with property and violent crime trends remaining a point of focus for local law enforcement compared to surrounding suburban municipalities.
The area is served by the Consolidated School District of New Britain, which faces ongoing challenges in academic performance metrics and resource allocation compared to higher-performing neighboring districts.
The region is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storm impacts and localized flooding in low-lying areas, with insurance premiums reflecting these regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by the city's industrial heritage and ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown core, supported by its proximity to the Hartford employment hub and transit infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Connecticut) — Municipal Real Property Tax Assessment & Mill Rate Mechanics: Under C.G.S. § 12-62a, all taxable real property is assessed uniformly at a mandatory 70% assessment ratio of its fair market value (FMV). Real property tax is computed annually using the formula: Assessed Value = Fair Market Value × 0.
Residents benefit from proximity to CTfastrak, a bus rapid transit system providing efficient access to Hartford, while highway access via Route 72 and I-84 facilitates regional commuting.
The area features several local parks such as Walnut Hill Park, which offers walking trails and recreational facilities, alongside proximity to regional shopping centers and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by a significant renter population and limited new multi-family housing supply.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors, with significant employment ties to the broader Hartford metropolitan area.
The city is served by the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system and is positioned near major highway corridors including I-84 and Route 9.
Ongoing urban renewal initiatives focus on transit-oriented development near the New Britain CTfastrak station.
Parcels are subject to the Consolidated School District of New Britain and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional climate risks and the age of the housing stock in the urban core.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 06051 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A historic park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted featuring walking paths and a rose garden.
A prominent cultural institution featuring extensive collections of American art.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.