The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06268 sells for about $435,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,600 a month.
ZIP 06268 — Mansfield
The housing market in 06268 is characterized by steady demand driven by the university presence, with median prices reaching $435,000. While inventory remains tight, the market shows resilience, though investors must account for high management intensity and student-driven rental cycles. Overall, the area remains a stable but specialized market.
This ZIP is ideal for university-affiliated faculty, staff, and students, as well as families seeking a quiet, education-focused community with access to significant natural amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.5% · poverty 28.6% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 5.7%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 06268, 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 Storrs-Mansfield area are generally low, reflecting a typical college-town environment with occasional property-related incidents.
The area is served by the Mansfield Public Schools and Regional School District 19, which are generally well-regarded for their academic performance.
The region faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm impacts and occasional localized flooding, with insurance premiums reflecting these regional exposures.
Economic momentum is heavily anchored by the University of Connecticut (UConn), which serves as the primary driver for local employment, research, and infrastructure development.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents accessing regional employment hubs via Route 195 and I-84; public transit is limited to local university-affiliated shuttles.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including the UConn Forest, Mansfield Hollow State Park, and various local trails, alongside the retail and dining options at Storrs Center.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the university, resulting in high seasonal vacancy pressure and consistent demand for student-focused housing units.
The economy is dominated by the University of Connecticut, which provides a stable base of employment in education, research, and administrative sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with I-84 providing the main artery for regional travel; local transit is largely limited to university-operated bus systems.
Development is focused on enhancing the university-adjacent infrastructure and expanding housing options to accommodate the growing student and faculty population.
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Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and regional school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are standard for the region, with no specific high-risk designations reported for the majority of the ZIP.
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Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market reports.
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.
- Sonny's Place4.517.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.116.8 mi
- Spare Time Vernon4.513.7 mi
- Nomads Adventure Quest419.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park415.9 mi
- Harry A. Gampel Pavilion4.71.5 mi
- Sonny's Place4.517.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.116.8 mi
- Stafford Motor Speedway4.711.4 mi
- Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester4.516.8 mi
- Mansfield Drive-in Theatre & Marketplace4.64.9 mi
- Diana's Pool4.65.3 mi
- Valley Falls Park4.611.2 mi
- The Adventure Park at Storrs4.94.2 mi
- Henry Park4.611.8 mi
- Lutz Children's Museum4.315.6 mi
- Historic New England's Roseland Cottage4.716.1 mi
- New England Motorcycle Museum4.812.8 mi
- Nathan Hale Homestead Museum4.76.9 mi
- The Stomping Ground4.517.8 mi
- Diana's Pool4.65.3 mi
- Valley Falls Park4.611.2 mi
- Henry Park4.611.8 mi
- Gay City State Park4.512.8 mi
- Mansfield Hollow State Park4.73.9 mi
- Windham Golf Course3.96 mi
- Skungamaug River Golf Club46.5 mi
- Big Y4.37.7 mi
- Big Y4.45 mi
- Price Chopper4.11 mi
- Coventry Farmers' Market4.86.9 mi
- East Brook Mall3.95.2 mi
- Bradley International Airport4.425.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trail network for hiking and research.
Large recreational area for boating, fishing, and picnicking.
Mixed-use hub serving the university and local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Governs Ledgebrook South
Governs The Woods (Storrs Heights Rd area)
Governs Reservoir Commons
90-day research cycle · governing documents remain with their official custodians — the association, its management portal or the county clerk's recording.