New Haven County, CT Housing Market Brief
county · CT · as of May 2026
What is New Haven County, CT’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 County, CT in its market cycle?
New Haven County, CT is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
New Haven County, CT housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $421K | ▲ +9.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▲ +5% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▼ -3.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,835 | ▼ -4.7% |
| Homes Sold | 722 | ▼ -4.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $253 | ▲ +7.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.2% | ▼ -0.2% |
How has New Haven County, CT’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Haven County, CT a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, New Haven County, CT is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 53 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in New Haven County, CT?
The median sale price in New Haven County, CT is $421K, having risen 9.4% over the past year.
How affordable is New Haven County, CT?
New Haven County, CT scores 50 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving New Haven County, CT's Alpha Score?
New Haven County, CT's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (83/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (35/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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