The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06812 sells for about $455,900, or $292 per square foot.
Prices are up +18.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,896 a month.
ZIP 06812 — New Fairfield
The housing market in 06812 remains competitive with low inventory and strong year-over-year price appreciation. High household incomes and a desirable suburban location near Danbury continue to drive demand, though higher days on market suggest a cooling in the pace of sales compared to previous peak periods.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban environment with high household incomes, proximity to lake recreation, and access to the Danbury employment core.
Median prices moved up 18.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 3.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06812, 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 New Fairfield Public Schools, which generally maintain strong performance ratings within the region.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including seasonal storm and wind exposure; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Danbury employment hub and a high concentration of residents employed in computer and mathematical occupations.
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 toward Danbury or via regional transit corridors toward the broader Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro employment centers.
The area features significant access to Candlewood Lake for water recreation, along with local parks, hiking trails, and proximity to Danbury's retail and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with limited short-term rental inventory compared to primary residential stock.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, with a strong professional services and technology sector presence.
The area is primarily served by regional highway corridors, with limited direct public transit access to major employment hubs.
Development is largely focused on residential infill and maintaining the suburban character of the town.
The town assessor manages property valuations based on periodic revaluations required by Connecticut state law.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and the New Fairfield school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including wind and storm risks common to Western Connecticut.
Connecticut is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard residential property condition disclosure report to buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes based on ACS 2024 vintages.
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.
A major regional destination for boating, fishing, and swimming.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.