The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06801 sells for about $650,000, or $293 per square foot.
Prices are down 6.84% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,640 a month.
ZIP 06801 — Bethel
The Bethel housing market remains competitive with low inventory levels driving price stability. While year-over-year metrics show some volatility, the area continues to attract buyers due to its suburban appeal and regional accessibility.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to regional employment centers and a established school system.
Median prices moved down 6.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-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 3.8% · poverty 5.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06801, 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.
The area is served by the Bethel Public Schools district, which is generally regarded as a stable and well-performing suburban school system.
The area benefits from its proximity to the broader Fairfield County employment corridor, with steady demand for suburban housing and limited new inventory.
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 typically commute via I-84 or the Metro-North Railroad Danbury Branch, providing access to employment hubs in Danbury and lower Fairfield County.
The area features access to local parks such as Bennett Memorial Park and various trails, with proximity to shopping and dining districts in downtown Bethel.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited supply, with median rents reflecting the competitive nature of the broader Fairfield County housing market.
The local economy is integrated into the Fairfield County region, with a mix of professional services, retail, and proximity to major corporate employers in Danbury.
The area is served by I-84 and the Metro-North Danbury Branch, facilitating regional transit.
Parcels are subject to the Bethel Public Schools district and municipal utility services.
Data sourced from US Census and ACS estimates.
A popular local park offering green space and recreational facilities.
The historic town center features a variety of local shops, restaurants, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.