The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06076 sells for about $415,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 06076 — Stafford
The housing market in 06076 is currently stable, characterized by moderate price growth and a limited supply of inventory. Demand remains steady among local buyers, though the market lacks the high-velocity turnover seen in more urbanized parts of Connecticut. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current regional portal data.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with more affordable housing options compared to the Hartford metro core.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 5.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% 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 5.9% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 209 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
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 3.9%/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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 06076, Tolland 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 rates in Stafford Springs are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools in the area are managed by the Stafford Public Schools district, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risks related to winter weather and localized flooding near the Willimantic River, with standard insurance requirements for homeowners.
Economic momentum is stable with a mix of small-scale manufacturing and local services, though the area remains largely rural and residential in character.
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.
Commuting typically requires a personal vehicle, with residents often driving to employment hubs in Hartford or Springfield via I-84 or local state routes.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including the Shenipsit State Forest, various hiking trails, and local parks, with basic shopping available in the town center.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with most units consisting of single-family home conversions or small multi-family properties.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small manufacturing, retail, and public sector employment, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs.
Public transit is extremely limited; the area is highly dependent on private vehicle travel via state routes 19, 32, and 190.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements within the town center.
The Town of Stafford Assessor's office conducts periodic revaluations to determine property assessments for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though homeowners should account for potential flood insurance requirements in low-lying areas near water bodies.
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 US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 state forest offering hiking, hunting, and scenic views.
A historic short-track racing facility that serves as a major regional attraction.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 40.6% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $246,600 (40.6% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $246,600 (-40.6% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.