The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06052 sells for about $219,900, or $143 per square foot.
Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,270 a month.
ZIP 06052 — New Britain
The 06052 housing market in New Britain is characterized by an established housing stock with a median home value of $219,900. Market data for active inventory, sales volume, and price trends are limited or unavailable at the ZIP level, reflecting a stable but quiet local market.
This ZIP is best suited for investors and budget-conscious buyers who can navigate the higher-friction rental market and are looking for proximity to Hartford employment hubs.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.0% · poverty 10.8% — a mixed stability 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 9.4%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 06052, New Britain 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 trends in New Britain are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue compared to surrounding suburban areas.
Schools in the area are part of the Consolidated School District of New Britain, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area is subject to standard New England weather risks, including winter storms and occasional heavy rainfall; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying zones near the Quinnipiac River tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown core and improve transit-oriented infrastructure.
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 CT Route 72 and I-84 toward Hartford, with access to the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system providing a direct link to the Hartford employment core.
The area features several local parks including Walnut Hill Park, which offers walking trails, a rose garden, and sports facilities, alongside proximity to regional shopping centers.
The rental market shows high demand with a vacancy rate of approximately 12.7%, reflecting a mix of long-term residents and transient tenants near the university and downtown.
The economy is anchored by healthcare services, manufacturing, and the presence of Central Connecticut State University, which serves as a major regional employer.
The area is served by the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system, providing efficient connections to Hartford and surrounding towns, alongside major highway access via I-84.
Current planning focuses on transit-oriented development near the New Britain CTfastrak station and the adaptive reuse of industrial properties.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes for the City of New Britain and the Consolidated School District of New Britain.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with aging housing stock and standard New England weather patterns.
Data sourced from ZipCodesToGo 08/2026
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 historic park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted featuring a rose garden and walking paths.
A prominent cultural institution featuring extensive collections of American art.
Large recreational area with ponds, sports fields, and walking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.