The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06906 sells for about $680,000, or $415 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,288 a month.
ZIP 06906 — Stamford
The 06906 housing market remains stable with steady demand driven by its transit-oriented location and proximity to Stamford's employment core. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing moderate price appreciation as buyers prioritize accessibility to NYC and local corporate hubs. Current conditions reflect a balanced market where well-priced homes continue to sell efficiently.
This ZIP is ideal for commuters working in Stamford or NYC, as well as young professionals and families seeking a balance between suburban space and urban accessibility. It offers a more attainable price point than the northern parts of Stamford while maintaining strong transit links.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 8.8% — 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 4.8%/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 4.5%/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 06906, 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.
Crime in the Glenbrook area of Stamford is generally considered moderate, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime. The area tracks closely with regional averages for Fairfield County.
Schools serving the 06906 area are part of the Stamford Public Schools district, which maintains a diverse student body and generally receives average to above-average ratings for academic performance.
The area faces moderate risk from coastal storm surges and heavy precipitation events typical of the Long Island Sound shoreline. Property insurance premiums are influenced by these regional flood and wind exposure factors.
Stamford serves as a major corporate hub with significant employment in financial services, media, and technology. Development momentum remains steady with ongoing mixed-use projects near the downtown and transit corridors.
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 proximity to the Glenbrook Metro-North train station, providing direct access to Stamford's central business district and a commute to Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
The ZIP features access to local parks like Scalzi Park and proximity to the Stamford waterfront. Shopping and dining options are concentrated along the Hope Street corridor and nearby downtown Stamford.
The rental market is highly competitive due to the area's transit accessibility and proximity to major employers. Vacancy rates remain low, and rent growth has been consistent with the broader Stamford market.
Stamford's economy is anchored by major corporate headquarters in financial services, insurance, and consumer goods. The city serves as a primary employment center for Fairfield County.
The area is served by I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, with extensive Metro-North rail service connecting to New York City and New Haven.
Ongoing redevelopment of older industrial sites into high-density residential and mixed-use properties is a primary focus of city planning.
The City of Stamford Assessor's office conducts revaluations periodically to ensure assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and the Stamford Public Schools district; no significant MUD/PID districts are present.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional climate risks, particularly flood and wind exposure along the Connecticut coast.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 06906 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.
Large municipal park with sports fields, tennis courts, and walking trails.
Key commuter rail stop on the New Canaan Branch of Metro-North.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.