The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06085 sells for about $439,000, or $238 per square foot.
Prices are up +15% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,207 a month.
ZIP 06085 — Unionville
The Unionville housing market remains robust with a 15% year-over-year price increase, driven by low inventory and high demand for top-rated school districts. While days on market have increased slightly, the market remains competitive for well-priced homes. The area continues to attract families and professionals due to its high quality of life and proximity to major employment hubs.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools, professionals commuting to the Hartford area, and those looking for a suburban lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 15.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.7 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 2.7% · poverty 4.6% — 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 5.7%/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 3.3%/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 06085, Hartford 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.
Unionville is generally considered a safe, low-crime community, with crime rates significantly lower than the state and national averages.
The area is served by the highly-rated Farmington Public Schools, which are consistently recognized for academic excellence and strong college readiness metrics.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding near the Farmington River and typical New England winter weather hazards; property insurance remains stable but reflects regional climate trends.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Hartford employment core and the presence of major healthcare and insurance employers in the Farmington Valley.
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 by car to Hartford or nearby corporate hubs, with average commute times ranging from 25 to 35 minutes.
The area features extensive access to the Farmington River for kayaking, the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail for cycling, and several local parks and golf courses.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from professionals and families seeking access to top-tier school districts.
The local economy is anchored by the insurance, healthcare, and education sectors, with significant employment hubs in nearby Farmington and Hartford.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with access to I-84 and Route 4 providing the main transit corridors to the regional employment core.
Development is focused on smart-growth initiatives near the village center to balance housing needs with historic preservation.
The town conducts periodic revaluations to ensure assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Farmington town taxes and the Farmington Public School District levies.
Property insurance premiums are standard for the region, with specific considerations for flood zones near the river.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 06085 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 major regional multi-use trail for walking and cycling.
Historic district with local shops and restaurants.
Private non-profit park offering swimming, hiking, and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 17.8% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — 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 $517,346 (17.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $517,346 (+17.8% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.