The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06401 sells for about $390,000, or $247 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,476 a month.
ZIP 06401 — Ansonia
The housing market in 06401 is experiencing strong demand, evidenced by a median home price of $390,000 and a rapid median days-on-market of 22 days. Low inventory levels are driving competitive conditions, with prices showing a 9.3% year-over-year increase. Buyers are actively pursuing limited options, keeping the market firmly in seller-leaning territory.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families looking for a balance between affordability and access to the Naugatuck Valley, offering a suburban environment with established infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 9.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 3.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
4% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.0% · poverty 9.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06401, Ansonia, 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.
Public schools in Ansonia are generally rated as average, with the district serving the local community through a standard K-12 curriculum.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding and winter storm exposure; insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles.
Ansonia benefits from its proximity to the Naugatuck Valley employment corridor, with ongoing efforts to revitalize local infrastructure and attract small-to-medium business investment.
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 via Route 8 or the Metro-North Waterbury Branch rail line, providing access to employment hubs in the Naugatuck Valley and the broader Bridgeport-Stamford area.
The area features local parks such as Nolan Field and access to the Naugatuck River Greenway for outdoor activities, with basic shopping and dining options located along the Main Street corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited inventory, with rents trending upward as the area attracts commuters seeking more affordable alternatives to coastal Connecticut.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in the Naugatuck Valley and New Haven County.
The area is served by Route 8, a major north-south highway, and the Metro-North Railroad's Waterbury Branch, which connects the valley to the main line at Bridgeport.
Ongoing municipal planning focuses on the revitalization of the downtown area and the expansion of the Naugatuck River Greenway to improve connectivity and local amenities.
Parcels are subject to the Ansonia Public Schools district and standard municipal utility and fire district assessments.
Property insurance in this region is influenced by standard New England weather patterns, with premiums reflecting exposure to wind and winter storm risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and GreatData.com 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.
A central community park used for local sports and recreation.
A developing trail system providing walking and cycling access along the river.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.