The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06109 sells for about $420,000, or $263 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,370 a month.
ZIP 06109 — Wethersfield
The Wethersfield housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $420,000 reflecting a slight year-over-year decline. Market activity remains competitive with a short median time on market, though specific metrics like sales count and sale-to-list ratios are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a historic, established community with easy access to Hartford and a suburban atmosphere.
Median prices moved down 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 6.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 400 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.
ZCTA 06109, 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.
Wethersfield public schools are generally well-regarded, serving the community through the Wethersfield Public Schools district.
Wethersfield is a historic town with a stable economic base, located in the Capitol Planning Region with proximity to Hartford's employment centers.
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.
Located immediately south of Hartford, the area offers convenient access to major regional employment hubs via I-91 and local state routes.
The area features historic sites, local parks, and proximity to the Connecticut River, providing various outdoor and community-based recreational opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand, with estimates for single-family rentals reflecting the broader regional housing cost trends.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, retail, and proximity to the state capital's government and insurance sectors.
The town is served by major highway corridors including I-91, facilitating regional transit and commuting.
Development is focused on maintaining the town's historic character while managing infill and residential improvements.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and regional planning district assessments within the Capitol Planning Region.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and ZCTA-level aggregations.
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.
One of the oldest English settlements in Connecticut with significant historic architecture.
Provides scenic views and recreational access along the eastern border of the town.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.