The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06096 sells for about $340,000, or $210 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 6 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,394 a month.
ZIP 06096 — Windsor Locks
The 06096 housing market is experiencing strong demand with a median home value of $339,412, reflecting a 9.8% year-over-year increase. Low inventory and a rapid pace of sales, with homes pending in approximately 6 days, are driving competitive conditions. Some metrics, such as specific tax history and detailed permit data, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and airport-related professionals seeking a balance between suburban living and accessibility to major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 9.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 6 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 10.9% — 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 7.6%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 06096, 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.
The Windsor Locks Public Schools district serves the area, providing a standard range of public education services for the local community.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding near the Connecticut River and winter storm exposure.
The local economy is anchored by the proximity to Bradley International Airport, which serves as a major regional employment hub and logistics center.
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.
Windsor Locks provides convenient access to the Hartford employment core via I-91 and proximity to Bradley International Airport.
The area features access to the Connecticut River, local parks, and proximity to regional shopping and dining hubs in the Greater Hartford area.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited vacancy, influenced by the area's proximity to major transportation hubs.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the presence of Bradley International Airport and associated logistics and aviation industries.
The area is served by I-91, providing a primary corridor for regional transit and commuting.
Development is focused on commercial and industrial expansion near the airport corridor, with limited new residential subdivision activity.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard Connecticut school district funding mechanisms.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk near the river and standard New England weather-related hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Major regional airport serving the Hartford area.
Provides recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.