The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06093 sells for about $594,500, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,840 a month.
ZIP 06093 — West Suffield
The housing market in 06093 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for single-family homes. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, driven by the area's appeal to families seeking a quiet, rural-suburban environment. Some data points, such as specific crime and permit trends, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle who are comfortable with a car-dependent commute to nearby employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 3.2% · poverty 2.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 62 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 7.3%/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 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 06093, Hartford County, CT
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, though the rural nature of the ZIP means fewer options are within immediate walking distance.
The area is subject to standard New England weather risks, including winter storms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Connecticut River.
The area maintains a stable, low-density residential character with limited large-scale commercial development, relying on proximity to the Hartford employment core.
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 primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with excellent access to major regional arteries connecting to the Hartford employment hub.
The area features a relaxed, rural atmosphere with access to local parks, trails, and open spaces, while major shopping and dining require a short drive.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the high prevalence of single-family detached homes, with most inventory consisting of long-term residential rentals.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the Hartford and Springfield metropolitan areas.
The area is highly car-dependent with excellent access to regional highway corridors; public transit options are minimal.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential infill with no major commercial projects currently reported.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal property taxes and regional school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-risk profile for major natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 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 wooded area providing hiking and nature trails.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access along the eastern border.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.