The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06524 sells for about $558,000, or $247 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
ZIP 06524 — Bethany
The housing market in 06524 remains competitive, characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes. Prices have shown resilience with a year-over-year increase, driven by the town's appeal as a quiet, rural enclave within reach of major employment centers. Market activity is steady, reflecting a seller-leaning environment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with larger lot sizes, while remaining within commuting distance of the New Haven and Waterbury employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 13.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.1% · poverty 2.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06524, New Haven 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 town is served by the Bethany Public School District, which is generally regarded for its small-town educational environment and proximity to regional magnet schools.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flooding in low-lying areas near water bodies.
Bethany maintains a rural character with limited commercial development, relying on the broader New Haven and Waterbury regional economies for employment and infrastructure.
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 commute by car toward New Haven or Waterbury, with limited access to public transit options within the town itself.
The area features significant natural amenities including the Naugatuck State Forest and various local hiking trails, providing a quiet, rural recreational environment.
The rental market is limited due to the town's predominantly single-family residential zoning and rural nature.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents participating in the broader South Central Connecticut labor market, including education, healthcare, and professional services in nearby cities.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with access to major regional corridors like Route 63 and Route 69.
Development is strictly managed to preserve the town's rural character, with minimal large-scale commercial or residential projects currently in the pipeline.
Parcels are subject to the Bethany Public School District and regional fire/utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles common to the Connecticut interior.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 06524 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.
Large state-managed forest offering extensive hiking and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.