The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06066 sells for about $320,000, or $210 per square foot.
Prices are up +25.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,425 a month.
ZIP 06066 — Vernon
The 06066 housing market is currently highly competitive, with a significant year-over-year price increase of 25.4% and a low median days on market of 15. High demand and limited inventory are driving prices upward, with many homes selling at or above the asking price. Some figures, such as specific tax history, were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters seeking affordability, first-time homebuyers looking for established housing stock, and renters attracted to the balance of suburban amenities and proximity to Hartford.
Median prices moved up 25.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.6% · poverty 13.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 399 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
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 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 06066, Tolland 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 the area are generally considered moderate, with local trends remaining stable compared to regional averages in Tolland County.
The area is served by the Vernon Public Schools district, which provides a range of educational services with performance ratings generally consistent with state averages.
The region faces standard New England climate risks, including seasonal winter storms and potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Hockanum River.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of local retail, healthcare, and proximity to the Hartford employment corridor, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the historic Rockville village center.
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 primarily commute via I-84, providing direct access to the Hartford employment core, with average commute times reflecting typical suburban traffic patterns.
The area features access to Henry Park, the Rockville Historic District, and various trails, with local shopping and dining concentrated along the Talcottville Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's affordability relative to the greater Hartford metro region.
The local economy is supported by a diverse mix of retail, healthcare, and small manufacturing, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Hartford region.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-84 and CT-31, facilitating regional transit and commuting.
Development efforts are currently focused on the adaptive reuse of historic structures in the Rockville village area.
The Town of Vernon Assessor's office manages property valuations, with periodic revaluations conducted to ensure tax equity.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to the Vernon Public Schools district and local municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including winter storm exposure and standard fire risk.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 06066 profile.
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.
- Six Flags New England4.216.7 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park4.213.3 mi
- Brownstone Adventure Sports Park4.418.9 mi
- Sonny's Place4.511.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.13.7 mi
- Six Flags New England4.216.7 mi
- Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field4.48.3 mi
- Connecticut Convention Center4.510.5 mi
- PeoplesBank Arena4.310.8 mi
- The Bushnell Performing Arts Center4.711.1 mi
- Cinemark Buckland Hills 18 XD and IMAX4.53.7 mi
- The Mark Twain House & Museum4.712 mi
- Connecticut Science Center4.610.5 mi
- Elizabeth Park Rose Garden4.812.7 mi
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art4.710.7 mi
- Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame4.519.8 mi
- The Mark Twain House & Museum4.712 mi
- Connecticut Science Center4.610.5 mi
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art4.710.7 mi
- Dinosaur State Park4.514.7 mi
- Wickham Park4.75.6 mi
- Bushnell Park4.710.9 mi
- Elizabeth Park Conservancy4.712.7 mi
- Nevers Park4.73.9 mi
- Riverfront Park4.710.2 mi
- Petzold's Marine Center4.716.9 mi
- Blackledge Country Club4.59.8 mi
- Keney Park Golf Course4.210 mi
- Goodwin Park Golf Course4.312.6 mi
- Topstone Golf Course4.65.1 mi
- Cedar Knob Golf Course4.410.1 mi
- The Shoppes at Buckland Hills4.33.5 mi
- Parkville Market4.712.2 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.312.6 mi
- Burlington4.27.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.41.2 mi
- Bradley International Airport4.413.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent local park featuring recreational facilities and scenic views of the area.
A designated historic area showcasing 19th-century industrial architecture.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.6% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $370,000 (+15.6% vs the prior refresh cycle) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.
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