The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06073 sells for about $560,900, or $227 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 06073 — South Glastonbury
The South Glastonbury housing market remains strong, characterized by high median household incomes and a highly educated population. Low inventory and steady demand continue to support price appreciation, though sales volume remains constrained by limited supply. The area is highly desirable for families, driving a stable and optimistic market outlook.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a quiet, highly educated community with a rural feel while maintaining access to Hartford's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 4.3% — 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 4.3%/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 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 06073, Hartford County CT
South Glastonbury is generally considered a low-crime, safe residential area with crime rates significantly lower than the regional Hartford metro average.
Schools serving the area are part of the Glastonbury Public Schools district, which is highly regarded for academic performance and college readiness.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding near the Connecticut River and potential wind damage; insurance coverage is generally available but subject to standard regional premium adjustments.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Hartford employment core and local agricultural/residential development; infrastructure remains stable with limited large-scale industrial expansion.
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.
Commuters primarily drive to the Hartford employment core via CT-2, with typical travel times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive access to the Connecticut River, local orchards, hiking trails in the Meshomasic State Forest, and proximity to Glastonbury's town parks and golf facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and high demand for single-family rentals, with limited multi-family inventory available.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, healthcare, and insurance industries centered in nearby Hartford, with local retail and agricultural businesses.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on CT-2 and local arterial roads for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential infill and preservation of agricultural land.
The Hartford County assessment regime follows standard Connecticut property tax statutes with periodic revaluations.
Parcels are subject to town-level property taxes and standard utility service districts.
Property insurance market is stable, though premiums reflect regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZipCodesToGo profiles.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Large state forest offering extensive hiking and outdoor recreation.
Provides boating, fishing, and scenic views along the eastern border of the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.