New Haven, CT metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · CT · score computed October 2026
What is New Haven, CT metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is New Haven, CT metro area in its market cycle?
New Haven, CT metro area is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for New Haven, CT metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
New Haven, CT metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $409K | ▲ +4.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 43 days | ▲ +7.5% | Realtor.com via FRED |
| Months of Supply | 2.7 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 1,866 | ▲ +3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 698 | ▲ +0.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $249 | ▲ +8% | Redfin |
How has New Haven, CT metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Haven, CT metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, New Haven, CT metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in New Haven, CT metro area?
The median sale price in New Haven, CT metro area is $409K, having risen 4.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is New Haven, CT metro area?
New Haven, CT metro area scores 28 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving New Haven, CT metro area's Alpha Score?
New Haven, CT metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (84/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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