New Haven, CT metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 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.
Where is New Haven, CT metro area in its market cycle?
New Haven, CT metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for New Haven, CT metro area?
Our model forecasts New Haven, CT metro area’s home prices to rise about 1.9% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
New Haven, CT metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $424K | ▲ +10.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | ▼ -5.4% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,814 | ▼ -4.3% |
| Homes Sold | 713 | ▼ -4.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $253 | ▲ +7% |
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?
As of July 2026, New Haven, CT metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $424K, having risen 10.3% over the past year.
How affordable is New Haven, CT metro area?
New Haven, CT metro area scores 36 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 (89/100) and its weakest is Affordability (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of New Haven, CT metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.