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North windham, CT — ZIP 06256

Population: 1,704 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06256 (North windham, CT) is $317,141 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 10 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,141

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,141
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+21.0%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+99.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$317,141
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$118,999
Median price per sqft
$233
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
125.6%
1-year forecast
+1.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
North Windham School, Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Yaworski Waste Lagoon (10.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.8 in
Annual snowfall
18.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
340
Days with Moderate air quality
17
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,884
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,955

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (34 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Windham Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,000
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
90.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 06256State medianUS median
Median home value$317,141$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$270,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,000$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 06256?
$317,141.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06256?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06256?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06256?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 06256 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06256?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06256?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06256?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06256 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06256?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06256?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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