The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06410 sells for about $539,000, or $262 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,386 a month.
ZIP 06410 — Cheshire
The Cheshire housing market remains a competitive seller's market characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. High demand is driven by the town's reputation for excellent schools and its strategic location within the Naugatuck Valley. While the pace of sales has moderated compared to previous years, values remain resilient.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle, as well as professionals commuting to nearby regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 5.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06410, Cheshire, 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.
Cheshire is widely recognized for its high-performing public school system, which is a primary driver for family-oriented residential demand in the area.
The area benefits from its location within the Naugatuck Valley planning region, with steady residential development and proximity to major regional employment hubs.
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 I-84 and I-691, providing access to employment centers in Waterbury, New Haven, and Hartford.
The area features extensive local park systems, including the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, and proximity to various golf courses and community shopping centers.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median asking rent of $2,800, reflecting the town's suburban appeal and limited inventory.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, education, and healthcare, with strong regional ties to the broader Naugatuck Valley and New Haven labor markets.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau and ZIP-specific aggregators.
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 that runs through the heart of Cheshire.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.