Fairfield County, CT Housing Market Brief
county · CT · as of May 2026
What is Fairfield 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 Fairfield County, CT in its market cycle?
Fairfield 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.
Fairfield County, CT housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $750K | ▲ +7.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | ▼ -5.9% |
| Months of Supply | 2.8 | ▲ +3.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,044 | ▼ -11.7% |
| Homes Sold | 729 | ▼ -14.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $358 | ▲ +0.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.7% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Fairfield County, CT’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield County, CT a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Fairfield County, CT 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 Fairfield County, CT?
The median sale price in Fairfield County, CT is $750K, having risen 7.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Fairfield County, CT?
Fairfield 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 Fairfield County, CT's Alpha Score?
Fairfield County, CT's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (84/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Fairfield County, CT? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.