The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06880 sells for about $772,820, or $375 per square foot.
Prices are up +3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,850 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Fairfield County, Connecticut (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 06880 — Westport
The Westport housing market remains highly competitive with extremely low inventory, driving significant year-over-year price appreciation. High demand for luxury properties and limited supply continue to push median list prices upward, reflecting the town's status as a premier residential enclave.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and high-earning commuters seeking a coastal lifestyle, top-tier public education, and convenient access to New York City.
Median prices moved up 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 104.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 3.2% — 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 10.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06880, 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.
Westport consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Connecticut, with crime rates significantly lower than both state and national averages.
Westport Public Schools are highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in Connecticut with excellent college readiness metrics.
The area faces moderate coastal flood risks due to its Long Island Sound shoreline, and property insurance premiums reflect regional exposure to severe storm events.
The local economy is driven by proximity to New York City financial hubs and a robust base of professional services, with high-end residential development remaining the primary growth driver.
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 benefit from direct Metro-North Railroad service to Grand Central Terminal in New York City, with a typical commute time of approximately 70-80 minutes.
The area features extensive coastal amenities including Compo Beach and Burying Hill Beach, alongside the Longshore Club Park which offers golf, tennis, and swimming.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for luxury single-family homes and limited inventory, leading to consistent year-over-year rent growth.
The economy is anchored by professional services, finance, and retail, with many residents commuting to major corporate headquarters in Fairfield County and New York City.
The area is served by the Metro-North New Haven Line with two stations in town, providing essential rail connectivity to the broader New York metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on high-end residential infill and the revitalization of the downtown Saugatuck area.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and the Westport Public Schools district, with no significant MUD or PID structures.
Property insurance costs are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, requiring comprehensive coverage for wind and flood risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 06880 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.
A premier coastal destination featuring sandy beaches, boardwalks, and recreational facilities.
A town-owned facility offering golf, tennis, swimming, and sailing on the Saugatuck River.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($4,995,350) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Fairfield County's retained level and was not stored.