The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06612 sells for about $1,050,000, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,205 a month.
ZIP 06612 — Easton
The 06612 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and strong demand for single-family homes, keeping prices elevated. Market activity is driven by buyers seeking high-quality school districts and a rural lifestyle, resulting in a stable, seller-friendly environment.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural environment with high-quality schools and significant privacy, while remaining within driving distance of major regional employers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 4.8% · poverty 6.9% — a stable, low-distress 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 5.9%/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
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06612, Fairfield 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.
Easton is consistently ranked among the safest communities in Connecticut with very low rates of violent and property crime compared to the regional average.
The area is served by the Easton School District and Region 9, which are highly regarded for academic performance and small class sizes.
The area faces moderate risks from severe wind and winter storms, with standard insurance coverage typically available; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to major corporate hubs in Fairfield County, though the town maintains a rural, low-density character with limited commercial 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.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment centers in Stamford, Norwalk, or Bridgeport, with limited access to direct rail transit within the ZIP itself.
The area features extensive open space, including the Aspetuck Land Trust trails, Easton Reservoir, and several local farms and orchards that define the community's rural character.
The rental market is extremely limited, consisting primarily of single-family home rentals with very low vacancy rates and high demand for those seeking a rural lifestyle.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents employed in professional services, finance, and healthcare in the surrounding Fairfield County cities.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure within the ZIP code.
Development is strictly controlled by local zoning to preserve the town's rural character, with no major commercial or high-density projects currently in the pipeline.
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Parcels are subject to Easton municipal taxes and the Region 9 Board of Education district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for potential coverage requirements related to storm and wind exposure.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 06612 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.
Extensive network of hiking trails and protected open space.
Scenic area providing water supply and natural beauty.
Popular local destination for fruit picking and seasonal events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.