The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06770 sells for about $325,000, or $225 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,369 a month.
ZIP 06770 — Naugatuck
The Naugatuck housing market is showing moderate growth with a 3.1% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. Demand remains steady, though homes are spending more time on the market compared to the previous year, reflecting a shift toward a more balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban housing options that are more affordably priced than those in the immediate New Haven or Hartford cores.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 5.1% · poverty 6.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06770, 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.
Naugatuck schools are generally characterized as serving a suburban community with a mix of residential and industrial history.
The area is situated along the Naugatuck River Valley, which presents localized flood considerations, while the broader region is subject to standard New England climate risks.
The area features a mix of established industrial zones and newer residential developments, with ongoing efforts to balance suburban growth with the preservation of local recreational spaces.
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 often face a commute toward employment hubs in the Waterbury-Shelton corridor, with an average commute time of approximately 30.77 minutes.
The area offers significant outdoor access, including the nearby Naugatuck State Forest and various local parks, alongside established shopping and dining districts within the borough.
The rental market is supported by a mix of single-family and multi-family housing, with demand driven by the area's accessibility to regional employment centers.
The local economy is historically rooted in manufacturing and industrial sectors, with a modern shift toward professional services and a significant concentration of residents working in computer and mathematical occupations.
The area is served by regional highway corridors that facilitate access to the broader Waterbury-Shelton statistical area.
Development activity is focused on the integration of new residential construction within existing suburban enclaves.
The area is served by the Naugatuck School District and local municipal utility services.
Data sourced from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes database.
Provides vast opportunities for outdoor recreation and hiking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.